Mungo Jerry

In the Summertime – Mungo Jerry: piano chords

In the Summertime by Mungo Jerry uses 5 chords in A major; difficulty on the piano: easy.

Practice this song
A major Difficulty: easy

Chords in the song

D E A G C

Chord sheet

D E A E A G A D E A E A G A D C D C G A D E A E A G A D C D C G A D

Chords on the piano

D

D — bass noteDF♯ — chord toneF♯A — chord toneA
DF♯A
Practice D

E

E — bass noteEG♯ — chord toneG♯B — chord toneB
EG♯B
Practice E

A

A — bass noteAC♯ — chord toneC♯E — chord toneE
AC♯E
Practice A

G

G — bass noteGB — chord toneBD — chord toneD
GBD
Practice G

C

C — bass noteCE — chord toneEG — chord toneG
CEG
Practice C

Questions

Which chords does In the Summertime by Mungo Jerry use?

Different chords: 5. They are all in the list under “Chords in the song”.

What key is In the Summertime by Mungo Jerry in?

The chords fit A major. This is estimated from the chords, so the recording may be in another key.

How hard is In the Summertime to play on the piano?

Difficulty: easy. The rating counts the different chords (5), 7th and extended chords, and chords with another bass note.

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