Summer In The City

by The Lovin' Spoonful

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Hot town, (Cm)sum mer in the cit y, (Cm)back o’ neck get ting (Csus2)dirt y and (G)grit ty.

Been down, (Cm)is n’t it a pit y.

(Cm)Does n’t seem to be a (Csus2)shad ow in the (G)cit y.

All a round, (G7)peo ple look in’ half dead, walk in’ on the side walk na hot ter than a match, yeah.

But at night it’s a (Bb)dif f’rent world,

go out and (Bb)find a girl.

(F)Come on, come on and dance all night, (F)de spite the heat it ’ll (Bb)be al right.

And, (Dm)babe, don’t you (G)know it’s a pit y the (Dm)days can’t (G)be like the nights, in the (Dm)sum mer in the (G)cit y, in the (Dm)sum mer in the (G)cit y.

Cool town, (Cm)eve nin’ in the cit y, (Cm)dressed so fine and a (Csus2)look in’ so (G)pret ty.

Cool cat, (Cm)look in’ for a kit ty.

(Cm)Gon na look in ev ’ry (Csus2)cor ner of the (G)cit y.

Till a I’m (G7)wheez in’ like a bus stop, run nin’ up the stairs, gon na meet you on the roof top.

But at night it’s a (Bb)dif f’rent world,

go out and (Bb)find a girl.

(F)Come on, come on and dance all night, (F)de spite the heat it ’ll (Bb)be al right.

And, (Dm)babe, don’t you (G)know it’s a pit y the (Dm)days can’t (G)be like the nights, in the (Dm)sum mer in the (G)cit y, in the (Dm)sum mer in the (G)cit y.

(Dm)sum mer in the (G)cit y.

Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Summer In The City” by The Lovin' Spoonful 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 85 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Summer In The City" 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 In The City"?
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.