Is "Long Hot Summer" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Long Hot Summer"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Long Hot Summer" use?

Just 11 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus2, Bbsus4, C, Cm, Db, Eb, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Keith Urban songs work for kids?

Try "Thank You", "Sweet Thing", "Everybody". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Long Hot Summer

· by Keith Urban

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Lyrics

I can’t (Cm)sleep,

ain’t no sleep (Bb)a com in’.

I’m just (Cm)ly in’ here think in’ ’bout (Eb)you.

I’m in (Cm)deep, fall in’ deep in to (Bb)the pic ture in my (Cm)mind of ev (Ab)’ry thing we’re gon na (Eb)do.

O ver at (Ab)the lake and (Eb)down by (Bb)the riv er you can (Cm)feel it (Ab)start to (Bbsus)rise.

Wan na (Cm)jump in my (Ab)car, go (Eb)wher ev er (Bb)you are ’cause I (Cm)need you (Ab)by my (Bbsus)side.

(CN.C.)It’s gon na be a (Ab)long, hot sum mer.

We should be to geth er with your (Bb)feet up on the dash board (Cm)now.

Sing in’ a (Ab)long with the ra di o, it’s such a beau ti ful (Bb)sound.

And when you (Ab)say my name in the mid dle of the day, I swear I see the stars come (Cm)out.

(Eb)And when (Ab)you (CN.C.)hold my hand (Eb)in (Ab)the (CN.C.)back of my mind (Eb)I’m just (CN.C.)wait in’ on the sun to go (Cm)down,

(Bb)the sun to go (Cm)down.

I wan na (Cm)see

your brown skin (Bb)shim mer in the (Cm)sun for (Ab)the first time.

I got ta (Cm)be

the one who knows (Bb)just what to (Cm)do to you (Ab)to get me that (Eb)smile.

One chance (Ab)of meet in’, you were walk (Bb)in’ by me on the (Cm)street and (Ab)I said, (Eb)“Hi.”

And that was the (Ab)be gin nin’ of my heart (Bb)spin nin’ like these (Cm)wheels in my (Ab)head to (Bb)night.

It’s gon na be a

The on ly place that I (Fm)wan na be is

where you are.

’Cause an y more than a (Ab)heart beat a way is (Fm7)just too (Fm9)far.

It’s gon na be (Ab)a long, hot sum mer.

We should be to geth er, oh oh (Bb)oh oh oh oh.

All I real ly want is more than this mo ment right (Bb)now.

’Cause when you (Ab)say my name in the mid dle of the day, I swear I see the stars come (Cm)out.

(Eb)And when (Ab)you (CN.C.)hold my hand (Eb)and (Ab)I (CN.C.)look in to your eyes, (Eb)oh, (Ab)I (CN.C.)swear it looks like (Eb)you (Ab)were (CN.C.)wait in’ on the sun to go (Cm)down,

(Bb)the sun to go (Cm)down.

(Bb)Ooh.

(Bb)Whoa, and I (Cm)swear it looks like you’re (Eb)wait in’ on (Bb)the sun to go (Ab)down.

(Ab)Oh,

(Bb)whoa.

(Ab)Oh,

(Bb)oh.

Wait in’ on (Fm7)the sun to go (Ab)down.

Ooh.

(Ab)Oh,

(Bb)oh,

(Ab)oh,

(Bb)oh.

(Bb)Ooh, I love (Cm)think in’ ’bout you.

I can’t (Ab)sleep.

I’m just (Ab)ly in’ here (Eb)think in’ ’bout (Bbsus2)you.

Long Hot Summer by Keith Urban — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Long Hot Summer” by Keith Urban in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Ab at 126 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Long Hot Summer" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Long Hot Summer"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Long Hot Summer" use?: Just 11 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus2, Bbsus4, C, Cm, Db, Eb, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Keith Urban songs work for kids?: Try "Thank You", "Sweet Thing", "Everybody". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.