Summer Nights

· by Olivia Newton-John

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Sum mer (G)lov in’, (A)had me a blast.

Sum mer (G)lov in’ (A)hap pened so fast.

Met a (G)girl,

(A)cra zy for (B)me.

Met a (A)boy,

(E)cute as can be.

Sum mer (G)days

(A)drift ing a (B)way to, (Em7)uh, oh, those (A)sum mer nights.

(CN.C.)Well a, well a, well a (D)uh.

Tell me (G)more.

Tell me (E)more.

Did you (A)get ver y far?

Tell me (G)more.

Tell me (E)more.

Like, does (A)he have a car?

She swam (G)by me; (A)she got a cramp.

He ran (G)by me; (A)got my suit damp.

Saved her (G)life;

(A)she near ly (B)drowned.

He showed (A)off,

(E)splash ing a round.

Sum mer (G)sun,

(A)some thing’s be (B)gun.

But, (Em7)uh, oh, those (A)sum mer nights.

(CN.C.)Well a, well a, well a (D)uh.

Tell me (G)more.

Tell me (E)more.

Was it (A)love at first sight?

Tell me (G)more.

Tell me (E)more.

Did she (A)put up a fight?

(Em7)uh, oh, those (A)sum mer nights.

Tell me (Ab)more, tell me (F)more.

But you (Bb)don’t got to brag.

Tell me (Ab)more, tell me (F)more.

’Cause he (Bb)sounds like a drag.

(Eb)Shu da bop bop.

(Ab)Shu da bop bop.

(Bb)Shu da bop bop.

(Ab)Shu da bop bop.

He got (Ab)friend ly, (Bb)hold ing my hand.

She got (Ab)friend ly, (Bb)down in the sand.

He was (Ab)sweet;

(Bb)just turned eight (C)een.

She was (Bb)good.

You (F)know what I mean.

Sum mer (Ab)heat;

(Bb)boy and girl (C)meet.

But, (Fm7)uh, oh those (Bb)sum mer nights.

Tell me (A)more.

Tell me (F#)more.

How much (B)dough did he spend?

Tell me (A)more.

Tell me (F#)more.

Could she (B)get me a (E)friend?

It turned (G)cold er; (A)that’s where it ends.

So I (G)told her (A)we’d still be (G)friends.

Then we (G)made

(A)our true love vow.

Won der (A)what

(E)she’s do in’ now.

Sum mer (G)dreams

(A)ripped at the seams.

But, (Em7)oh, those (A)sum mer (CN.C.)nights.

Tell me (G)more.

Tell me (D)more.

Summer Nights by Olivia Newton-John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Summer Nights” by Olivia Newton-John 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 80 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 Nights" 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 Nights"?: 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 "Summer Nights" use?: Just 14 chords: A, Ab, B, Bb, C, Cb, D, E, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Olivia Newton-John songs work for kids?: Try "I HONESTLY LOVE YOU", "XANADU", "PHYSICAL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.