Summer, Highland Falls

by Billy Joel

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Lyrics

They say that (F5)these are not the best of times,

but (Gm11)they’re the on ly times I’ve ev er (F5)known.

And I be (F5)lieve there is a time for med i ta tion in ca (Bb)the drals of our (C)own.

(A7)Now I have (Dm)seen that sad sur (F)ren der in my (Bb)lov er’s eyes,

and (G7sus)I can on ly stand.

a part and (Csus)sym pa thize.

For we are (Bb)al ways what our (F)sit u a tions hand us, it’s eith er (C)sad ness or

eu pho ri a.

So we’ll (F5)ar gue and we’ll com pro mise, and (Gm7)re al ize

that (Bb)noth ing’s ev er changed.

For all our mu tu al ex (Fmaj7)per i ence, our sep a rate con clu sions are the (C)same.

(A7)Now we are (Dm)forced to rec og nize our in hum an i ty.

Our (G7sus)rea son co ex (G7)ists with our in (Csus)san i ty.

And though we (Bb)choose be tween re al i ty and (Gm7)mad ness, it’s eith er (C)sad ness or

eu pho ri a.

(A)How (Dm)thought less ly we (F)dis si pate our (Bb)en er gies.

Per (G7sus)haps we don’t ful fill each oth er’s (Csus)fan ta sies.

And as we (Bb)stand up on the ledg es of our lives

with our (C)res pect ive sim i (Bb)lar i ties,

it’s eith er (Csus2)sad ness or

eu pho ri a.

(F)Whoa

ho, ho.

Whoa, ho,

ho,

(Bb)whoa.

Summer, Highland Falls by Billy Joel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Summer, Highland Falls” by Billy Joel 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 Bb at 120 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 "Summer, Highland Falls" 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 "Summer, Highland Falls"?
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.