Summer of '69 Chords
Learn to play “Summer of '69” by Bryan Adams on guitar — played in the key of D, using D, A, Bm and G. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for Summer of '69
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About Summer of '69
Bryan Adams's “Summer of '69” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 11 chords — D, A, Bm, G, Dsus2, Dsus4, Asus2 and Asus4, and a few more — with the progression centred on D, A and Bm. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
Summer of '69 — FAQ
What key is “Summer of '69” in?
“Summer of '69” by Bryan Adams is in the key of D. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Summer of '69”?
“Summer of '69” uses 11 chords: D, A, Bm, G, Dsus2, Dsus4, Asus2 and Asus4, and a few more.
Is “Summer of '69” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Summer of '69” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Summer of '69”?
“Summer of '69” is performed by Bryan Adams.
Is there a play-along video for “Summer of '69”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Summer of '69”?
“Summer of '69” is categorised as Pop.
