Summertime Blues is a song written and recorded by American rockabilly artist Eddie Cochran. It was released in 1958 as a single and became one of Cochran’s most well-known songs. The lyrics express frustration with various aspects of teenage life, particularly the restrictions placed on young people during the summer months. The song’s catchy guitar riff and energetic delivery helped solidify Cochran’s status as a rock and roll icon. Over the years, Summertime Blues has been covered by numerous artists and remains a classic of the genre.

Tragically, Cochran’s life and career were cut short when he died in a car accident at the age of 21 while on tour in the United Kingdom. Despite his short time in the spotlight, his music continues to be celebrated by fans of all kinds of music around the world.

Eddie Cochran – Summertime Blues Lyrics

I’m gonna raise a fuss, I’m gonna raise a holler
About a workin’ all summer just to try to earn a dollar
Every time I call my baby, and ask to get a date
My boss says, “No dice son, you gotta work late”
Sometimes I wonder what I’m a gonna do
But there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues

Well my mom and pop told me, “Son you gotta make some money”
If you want to use the car to go ridin’ next Sunday
Well I didn’t go to work, told the boss I was sick
“Well you can’t use the car ’cause you didn’t work a lick”
Sometimes I wonder what I’m a gonna do
But there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues

I’m gonna take two weeks, gonna have a fine vacation
I’m gonna take my problem to the United Nations
Well I called my congressman and he said “Whoa!”
“I’d like to help you son but you’re too young to vote”
Sometimes I wonder what I’m a gonna do
But there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues