Is "Our Last 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 "Our Last 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 "Our Last Summer" use?

Just 20 chords: A, A7, Am7, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, D, D7, +12 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other ABBA songs work for kids?

Try "MONEY, MONEY, MONEY", "DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW", "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Our Last Summer

· by ABBA

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Lyrics

The sum mer (D)air was soft and (Bm7)warm, the feel ing (D)right, the Par is (G)night (D)did its best to (Em)please us.

And stroll ing (E)down the E ly (Esus)sée

we had a (A)drink in each ca (D)fé, (A7)and (D)you,

you talked of (Bm7)pol i tics, phi (D)los o phy and (G)I (D)smiled like Mo na (G6)Li sa.

We had our chance,

it was a fine and true ro (Asus)mance.

I can still re (D)call (F#m)our last (G)sum mer, (A)I still see it (D)all,

(A)walks a long the (D)Seine, (F#7)laugh ing in the (Bm)rain, (Dmaj7)our last (G)sum mer, (A)mem ’ries that re (Dsus)main.

We made our (D)way a long the (Bm7)riv er and we (D)sat down in the (G)grass (D)by the Eif fel (Em)Tow er.

I was so (E)hap py we had (Esus)met,

it was the (A)age of no re (D)gret, (A7)oh (D)yes.

Those cra zy (D)years, that was the (G)time (D)of the flow er (G6)pow er,

but un der neath

we had a fear of fly ing, of get ting old,

a fear of slow ly dy ing.

We took the chance

like we were danc ing our last (Asus)dance.

I can still re (Dsus)hand, (A)Par is res tau (D)rants, (F#m)our last (G)sum mer, (A)morn ing cro is (D)sants,

(A)liv ing for the (D)day, (F#7)wor ries far a (Bm)way, (Dmaj7)our last (G)sum mer, (A)we could laugh and (Dsus)play.

And now you’re (D)work in’ in a (Bm7)bank, a fam ’ly (D)man, a foot ball (G)fan, (D)and your name is (Em)Har ry.

How dull it seems,

yet you’re the he ro of my (A)dreams.

I can still re (D)call (F#m)our last (G)sum mer, (A)I still see it (D)all,

(A)walks a long the (D)Seine, (F#7)laugh ing in the (Bm)rain, (Dmaj7)our last (G)sum mer, (A)mem ’ries that re (Dsus)main.

I can still re (D)call (F#m)our last (G)sum mer, (A)I still see it (D)all,

(A)in the tour ist (D)jam (F#7)’round the No tre (Bm)Dame, (Dmaj7)our last (G)sum mer, (A)walk ing hand in (Dsus)hand.

I can still re

Our Last Summer by ABBA — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Our Last Summer” by ABBA 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 D at 112 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a wonderful workout for smooth chord transitions — with 20 chords in play, your hands need to stay relaxed and move efficiently between shapes like D, Dmaj7, and D7, where often just one finger shifts. Pay special attention to the walking bass pattern in your left hand; at 112 BPM it should feel like a gentle stroll, not a sprint, so practice that hand alone first until the movement feels automatic. The trickiest spots will likely be transitions involving F#7 to Bm7 and the sus4 chords (Dsus4, Asus4, Esus4), where you need to hold common tones and only lift the fingers that actually move. Loop those specific changes at half tempo until they're clean before speeding up. Use light sustain pedal to connect the ballad feel, but change it with each new bass note to avoid mud. This is the piece that will genuinely build your confidence moving through extended and suspended chords — once these shapes are under your fingers, you'll recognize them everywhere in pop music.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Our Last 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 "Our Last 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 "Our Last Summer" use?: Just 20 chords: A, A7, Am7, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, D, D7, +12 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other ABBA songs work for kids?: Try "MONEY, MONEY, MONEY", "DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW", "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.