In ‘Song of the Week,’ we offer you a fun and effective way to learn English. Each week, we select a song that’s not only catchy but also helps you improve your vocabulary, listening comprehension, and pronunciation. Through music, you’ll immerse yourself in the language in a natural and entertaining way. Get ready to sing and learn at the same time!
This week is….
In The Summertime
Artist: Mungo Jerry
Levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, Kids, Teen
Student's average score: 10/10
"In the Summertime" was the debut single by British jug-band Mungo Jerry. Written by lead singer Ray Dorset, it celebrates the carefree days of summer. In 1970 it reached number one in charts around the world, including seven weeks in the UK Singles Chart, two weeks in Canada, and number three on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the US. It is considered one of the best-selling singles of all time with an estimated 6 million copies sold.
In an interview with Gary James Read more on Last.fm.
English Lyrics
In the summertime, when the weather is highYou can stretch right up and touch the skyWhen the weather's fineYou got women, you got women on your mindHave a drink, have a driveGo out and see what you can find
If her daddy's rich, take her out for a mealIf her daddy's poor, just do what you feelSpeed along the lane, do a ton or a ton and twenty-fiveWhen the sun goes downYou can make it, make it good in a lay-by
We're not grey people, we're not dirty, we're not meanWe love everybody, but we do as we pleaseWhen the weather's fine, we go fishing or go swimming in the seaWe're always happy, life's for livingYeah, that's our philosophy
Sing along with usDee-dee-dee, dee-deeDa-da-da, da-daYeah, we're hap-happy
Da da-daDee-da-da, dee-da-da, da-da-daYeah, da-da, da-da-daDa-da-da, do-da-da (alright, alright, alright)Alright
When the winter's here, yeah it's party timeBring your bottle, wear your bright clothesIt'll soon be summertimeAnd we'll sing again, we'll go drivingOr maybe we'll settle downIf she's rich, if she's nice, bring your friendsAnd we'll all go into town
In the summertime, when the weather is highYou can stretch right up and touch the skyWhen the weather's fineYou got women, you got women on your mindHave a drink, have a drive, go out and see what you can find
If her daddy's rich, take her out for a mealIf her daddy's poor, just do what you feelSpeed along the lane, do a ton or a ton and 25When the sun goes down, you can make itMake it good in a lay-by
We're not grey people, we're not dirty, we're not meanWe love everybody, but we do as we pleaseWhen the weather's fine, we go fishing or go swimming in the seaWe're always happy, life's for livingYeah, that's our philosophy
Sing along with usDee-dee-dee, dee-deeDa-da-da, da-daYeah, we're hap-happyDa da-daDee-da-da, dee-da-da, da-da-daYeah da-da, da-da-da
Spanish Lyrics
En verano, cuando hace buen tiempoPuedes estirarte y tocar el cieloCuando hace buen tiempoTienes mujeres, tienes mujeres en tu menteTómate una copa, da un paseoSal y mira lo que puedes encontrar
Si su papá es rico, llévala a comerSi su papá es pobre, haz lo que sientasCorre por el camino, haz una tonelada o una tonelada y veinticincoCuando se ponga el solPuedes lograrlo, hacerlo bien en un arcén
No somos gente gris, no somos sucios, no somos malosAmamos a todos, pero hacemos lo que queremosCuando hace buen tiempo, vamos a pescar o a nadar en el marSiempre estamos felices, la vida es para vivirlaSí, esa es nuestra filosofía
Canta con nosotrosDee-dee-dee, dee-deeDa-da-da, da-daSí, estamos fe-lices
Da da-daDee-da-da, dee-da-da, da-da-da Sí, da-da, da-da-daDa-da-da, do-da-da (bien, bien, bien)Muy bien
Cuando llega el invierno, sí, es tiempo de fiestaTrae tu botella, ponte ropa brillantePronto será veranoY cantaremos de nuevo, iremos a conducirO tal vez nos establezcamosSi ella es rica, si es agradable, trae a tus amigosY todos iremos a la ciudad
En verano, cuando hace buen tiempoPuedes estirarte y tocar el cieloCuando hace buen tiempoTienes mujeres, tienes mujeres en tu menteTómate una copa, da un paseo, sal y mira qué puedes encontrar
Si su papá es rico, llévala a comerSi su papá es pobre, haz lo que sientasCorre por el camino, haz una tonelada o una tonelada y 25Cuando se ponga el sol, puedes hacerloHazlo bien en un arcén
No somos gente gris, no somos sucios, no somos malosAmamos a todos, pero hacemos lo que queremosCuando hace buen tiempo, vamos a pescar o a nadar en el marSiempre estamos felices, la vida es para vivirlaSí, esa es nuestra filosofía
Canta con nosotrosDee-dee-dee, dee-deeDa-da-da, da-daSí, estamos felicesDa da-daDee-da-da, dee-da-da, da-da-daSí da-da, da-da-da
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Comentarios
2025-07-22 13:17:30 - Mar Naya Recioy:
Really! This is an amazing Summer song. Thanks a lot