That Sunday, That Summer

by Nat "King" Cole
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Lyrics

(Eb)If I had to (Fm7)choose

(Bb)just

(Gm7)one (Eb)day: If I had to (Bb)choose

just (Gm7)one

(C)day

to last my whole (Bb)life (Ebmaj7)through,

It would (C7)sure ly (Bb)be

that (Gm7)Sun

(C)day,

the day that I (Bb7)met (Eb7)you.

(Ab)New born whip poor wills

were (Abm6)call in’ from the hills;

(Gm7)sum mer was a com in’ in, but (C9)fast.

(Fm)Lots of daf fo dils

were (Db9)show in’ of their skills,

(Am7)nod ding all to (D7)geth er I could (Gmaj7)al most hear them (G6)whis per:

β€œGo on, kiss her, go (Gm7)on (F#m7)and (Fm7)kiss (Bb)her!”

(C7)If I had to (Bb)choose

one (Gm7)mo

(C)ment

to live with in (Bb7)my (Ebmaj7)heart,

(C7)It would be that (Fm7)ten (Bb)der

(Gm7)mo

(C)ment

re call ing how

(Bb7)we (C7)start

ed,

(Fm)Dar ling, it would (Abm)be

(Gm7)when you smiled at (C7)me

(Fm7)that way

that (Abm6)Sun day,

(Bb)that (Eb)sum mer.

If I had to (Bb)choose

just (Gm7)one

(C)day

to last my whole (Bb)life (Ebmaj7)through,

It would (C7)sure ly (Bb)be

that (Gm7)Sun

(C)day,

the day that I (Bb7)met (Eb7)you.

(Ab)New born whip poor wills

were (Abm6)call in’ from the hills;

(Gm7)sum mer was a com in’ in, but (C9)fast.

(Fm)Lots of daf fo dils

were (Db9)show in’ of their skills,

(Am7)nod ding all to (D7)geth er I could (Gmaj7)al most hear them (G6)whis per:

β€œGo on, kiss her, go (Gm7)on (F#m7)and (Fm7)kiss (Bb)her!”

(C7)If I had to (Bb)choose

one (Gm7)mo

(C)ment

to live with in (Bb7)my (Ebmaj7)heart,

(C7)It would be that (Fm7)ten (Bb)der

(Gm7)mo

(C)ment

re call ing how

(Bb7)we (C7)start

ed,

(Fm)Dar ling, it would (Abm)be

(Gm7)when you smiled at (C7)me

(Fm7)that way

that (Abm6)Sun day,

(Bb)that (Eb)sum mer.

If I had to (Eb)sum mer.

If I had to (Fm)choose

(Bb7)just

(Eb7)one day.

That Sunday, That Summer β€” Simple Sheet Music

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"That Sunday, That Summer" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Eb, 75 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œThat Sunday, That Summer”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "That Sunday, That Summer"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music β€” same song, less visual density.
What key is "That Sunday, That Summer" by Nat "King" Cole played in?
That Sunday, That Summer is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "That Sunday, That Summer"?
The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "That Sunday, That Summer" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "That Sunday, That Summer"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "That Sunday, That Summer"?
"That Sunday, That Summer" was originally performed by Nat "King" Cole. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "That Sunday, That Summer"?
This arrangement uses 23 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abm, Abm6, Am7, Bb, Bb7, Bbm, +15 more.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "That Sunday, That Summer". Key of Eb, 75 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below β€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.