The Things We Did Last Summer

by Sammy Cahn
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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 β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Things We Did Last Summer" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 110 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œThe Things We Did Last Summer”

Can I play "The Things We Did Last Summer" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Things We Did Last Summer" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Things We Did Last Summer" by Sammy Cahn played in?
The Things We Did Last Summer is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Things We Did Last Summer"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Things We Did Last Summer" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Things We Did Last Summer"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Things We Did Last Summer"?
"The Things We Did Last Summer" was originally performed by Sammy Cahn. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Sammy Cahn can I play here?
Try "BE MY LOVE", "I SHOULD CARE", "Because You're Mine". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Things We Did Last Summer"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "The Things We Did Last Summer" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "The Things We Did Last Summer"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Things We Did Last Summer" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.