In the Summertime Lyrics
[Chorus]
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh
[Verse 1]
In the summertime when the weather is high
You can stretch right up and touch the sky
When the weather's fine
You got women, you got women on your mind
Have a drink, have a drive
Go out and see what you can find
[Verse 2]
If her daddy's rich, take her out for a meal
If her daddy's poor, just do what you feel
Speed along the lane
Do a ton or a ton an' twenty-five
When the sun goes down
You can make it, make it good in a lay-by
[Verse 3]
We're not grey people
We're not dirty, we're not mean
We love everybody, but we do as we please
When the weather's fine
We go fishin' or go swimmin' in the sea
We're always happy
Life's for livin', yeah, that's our philosophy
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh
[Verse 1]
In the summertime when the weather is high
You can stretch right up and touch the sky
When the weather's fine
You got women, you got women on your mind
Have a drink, have a drive
Go out and see what you can find
[Verse 2]
If her daddy's rich, take her out for a meal
If her daddy's poor, just do what you feel
Speed along the lane
Do a ton or a ton an' twenty-five
When the sun goes down
You can make it, make it good in a lay-by
[Verse 3]
We're not grey people
We're not dirty, we're not mean
We love everybody, but we do as we please
When the weather's fine
We go fishin' or go swimmin' in the sea
We're always happy
Life's for livin', yeah, that's our philosophy
[Verse 4]
Sing along with us
Dee dee dee-dee dee
Dah dah dah-dah dah
Yeah, we're hap— happy
Dah dah-dah
Dee-dah-do dee-dah-do dah-do-dah (yeah)
Dah-do-dah-dah-dah (alright, alright)
Dah-dah-dah do-dah-dah
Alright
[Chorus]
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh
[Verse 5]
When the winter's here, yeah, it's party time
Bring your bottle, wear your bright clothes
It'll soon be summertime
And we'll sing again
We'll go drivin' or maybe we'll settle down
If she's rich, if she's nice
Bring your friends and we'll all go into town
Sing along with us
Dee dee dee-dee dee
Dah dah dah-dah dah
Yeah, we're hap— happy
Dah dah-dah
Dee-dah-do dee-dah-do dah-do-dah (yeah)
Dah-do-dah-dah-dah (alright, alright)
Dah-dah-dah do-dah-dah
Alright
[Chorus]
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh
[Verse 5]
When the winter's here, yeah, it's party time
Bring your bottle, wear your bright clothes
It'll soon be summertime
And we'll sing again
We'll go drivin' or maybe we'll settle down
If she's rich, if she's nice
Bring your friends and we'll all go into town
[Motorcycle noise]
[Chorus]
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh
[Verse 1]
In the summertime when the weather is high
You can stretch right up and touch the sky
When the weather's fine
You got women, you got women on your mind
Have a drink, have a drive
Go out and see what you can find
[Verse 2]
If her daddy's rich, take her out for a meal
If her daddy's poor, just do what you feel
Speed along the lane
Do a ton or a ton an' twenty-five
When the sun goes down
You can make it, make it good in a lay-by
[Chorus]
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh, uh
Chh chh-chh, uh, chh chh-chh
[Verse 1]
In the summertime when the weather is high
You can stretch right up and touch the sky
When the weather's fine
You got women, you got women on your mind
Have a drink, have a drive
Go out and see what you can find
[Verse 2]
If her daddy's rich, take her out for a meal
If her daddy's poor, just do what you feel
Speed along the lane
Do a ton or a ton an' twenty-five
When the sun goes down
You can make it, make it good in a lay-by
[Verse 3]
We're not grey people
We're not dirty, we're not mean
We love everybody, but we do as we please
When the weather's fine
We go fishin' or go swimmin' in the sea
We're always happy
Life's for livin', yeah, that's our philosophy
[Verse 4]
Sing along with us
Dee dee dee-dee dee
Dah dah dah-dah dah
Yeah, we're hap— happy
Dah dah-dah
Dee-dah-do dee-dah-do dah-do-dah (yeah)
Dah-do-dah-dah-dah (Alright, alright)
Dah-dah-dah do-dah-dah
Yeah, alright
We're not grey people
We're not dirty, we're not mean
We love everybody, but we do as we please
When the weather's fine
We go fishin' or go swimmin' in the sea
We're always happy
Life's for livin', yeah, that's our philosophy
[Verse 4]
Sing along with us
Dee dee dee-dee dee
Dah dah dah-dah dah
Yeah, we're hap— happy
Dah dah-dah
Dee-dah-do dee-dah-do dah-do-dah (yeah)
Dah-do-dah-dah-dah (Alright, alright)
Dah-dah-dah do-dah-dah
Yeah, alright
About
Genius Annotation
The British group’s monster skiffle style hit from 1970 – 7 weeks at the top of the charts – naturally, during the summer, selling over 30 million copies.
Many times considered to be one of the most successful “One Hit Wonders”.
The above standard single was released in a limited quantity. The record sold millions as a maxi single.
The group’s name was taken from T.S. Eliot’s book Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats – later the musical “Cats” character – “Mungojerrie”
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
- 1.In the Summertime
- 2.Mighty Man
- 3.Movin’ On
- 4.Sad Eyed Joe
- 7.Open Up
- 9.Baby Jump
- 12.She Rowed
- 14.Tramp
- 15.My Girl and Me
- 16.My Friend
- 17.See Me
- 18.Lady Rose
- 19.Maggie
Credits
Producer
Writer
String Bass
Label
Vocals
Electric Guitar
6 String Guitar
Cabasa
Stomp
Piano
Release Date
May 22, 1970
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