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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Summer of 69 Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Summer of 69 Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Summer of 69 Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Summer of 69 Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Summer of 69 Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Summer of 69 Chords – Harmonica
Bryan Adams’ nostalgic rock anthem about youthful memories and a formative summer. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the chord shapes below to match the original recording’s key of E.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D
Bm
G
A
D
Bm
G
A
Verse 2
D
Bm
G
A
D
Bm
G
A
Chorus
G
A
G
A
D – Bm
G – A
Verse 3
D
Bm
G
A
D
Bm
G
A
Chorus
G
A
G
A
D – Bm
G – A
Bridge
Bm
G
A
D
Bm
G
A
Chorus
G
A
G
A
D – Bm
G – A
Outro
D
Bm
G – A
Practice tip: Master the D, Bm, G, and A chords individually before trying the full progression; the B minor is the trickiest for beginners, so spend extra time on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Summer of 69"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, A, Bm and G.
Is "Summer of 69" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Summer of 69" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Summer of 69"?
It was written by Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance, and released in 1984.