The Things We Did Last Summer

by Sammy Cahn
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Lyrics

The (G)boat rides (Dm6)we would (E7)take, the (D9)moon light on the lake, the (G)way we danced and (C7)hummed our fav ’rite (B)song.

The (Cm6)things we did last (Bbdim)sum mer I’ll re (D7)mem ber all win ter (G6)long.

The (G)mid way (Dm6)and the (E7)fun, the (D9)kew pie dolls we won, the (G)bell I rang to (C7)prove that I was (B)strong.

The (Cm6)things we did last (Bbdim)sum mer I’ll re (D7)mem ber all win ter (G6)long.

The (G)long.

The (Dm7)ear ly morn ing (G7)hike, the (Dm7)rent ed (G7)tan dem bike, the (G)lunch es that we used to (C)pack.

We (Em7)nev er could ex (A7)plain that (Em7)sud den sum mer (A7)rain, the (D7)looks we got when (C)we got (D7)back.

The (G)leaves be (Dm6)gan to (E7)fade like (Am7)prom is es we (D7)made.

How (G)could a love that (C7)seemed so right go (B)wrong?

The (F7)things we did last (G)sum (Dm)mer (E7)I’ll re (CN.C.)mem ber all win ter (G)long.

The Things We Did Last Summer by Sammy Cahn

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Things We Did Last Summer”

What key is "The Things We Did Last Summer" in?
"The Things We Did Last Summer" by Sammy Cahn is in the key of G with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Things We Did Last Summer" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The Things We Did Last Summer" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "The Things We Did Last Summer" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Sammy Cahn can I play here?
Try "BE MY LOVE", "I SHOULD CARE", "Because You're Mine". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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