Is "Summertime 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 "Summertime 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.

What other Scouting For Girls songs work for kids?

Try "She's So Lovely", "This Ain't A Love Song". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Summertime In The City

· by Scouting For Girls

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Lyrics

(D)mer.

Sum mer time in the cit y, all the girls dress the hot, make the boys go sil ly.

There they go, (G)walk ing ’round the streets down town on a wan der.

Fake de sign er shades, by them love in the sum mer.

it’s (D)Hot, hot, hot and the tem p’ra ture’s ris ing.

Give a guy a break, don’t the blame him for try ing.

(G)Ev ’ry bod y’s out, it’s good for the soul.

The sun on your skin real and all the kids go: (D)Whoa,

whoa,

whoa.

Here comes the sum (G)mer.

Whoa,

whoa,

Here comes the sum (D)mer.

Lunch mer time in the cit y and we’re getting dress the mood and we’re getting there quick ly.

ly, they tipsy.

(G)Girls ing watch the boys, down boys watch the girls and no one wants to shades, by them love in the world.

mer.

it’s (D)shorts on, shades on, I’m going to the park.

ing.

Foot ie in the sun don’t the smell of the grass.

ing.

(G)New ’ry sum mer clothes, it’s weight off the load, and no bod y skin real and wants to go home.

(D)Whoa,

whoa,

whoa.

Here comes the sum (G)mer.

Whoa,

whoa,

Here comes the sum (D)mer.

It’s sum mer time in the cit y, girls dress hot, boys go sil ly.

I’m out on a wan der.

Check ing out the sights, in love with the sum mer.

Sum mer, (G)sum mer, it’s sum mer in the (Bm)cit y.

Sum mer, it’s (G)sum mer, it’s sum mer in the (D)(cit y.) ing out in the eve ning, lov ing this feel ing.

New friends, old friends, heav ing.

(G)Gon na be a night to re mem ber, I’d nev er meet a girl like you in No vem ber.

(D)Girl next door, she’s a high street hon ey.

Dress so short and she thinks I’m fun ny.

(G)L.

A., New York, Syd ney, Rome.

When the sun’s in the sky, there’s no where like home.

Sum mer time in the cit y, girls dress hot, boys go sil ly.

I’m out on a wan der.

Check ing out the sights, in love with the sum mer.

(D)Oh,

oh,

(G)oh.

I hope that it does n’t rain.

It’s sum mer, it’s sum mer, it it’s sum mer in the (G)cit y.

It’s sum mer it’s sum mer, it it’s sum mer in the...

(D)rain.) It’s sum mer time in the cit y, girls dress hot, boys go sil ly.

I’m out on a wan der.

Check ing out the sights, in love with the sum mer.

It’s sum mer, it’s (G)sum mer, it’s sum mer in the (Bm)cit y.

there It’s sum mer, Sun it’s (G)sum mer, it’s sum mer in the (Bm)cit y.

there It’s sum mer....

Sun shine.)

Summertime In The City by Scouting For Girls — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Summertime In The City” by Scouting For Girls 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 90 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 "Summertime 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 "Summertime 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.
What other Scouting For Girls songs work for kids?: Try "She's So Lovely", "This Ain't A Love Song". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.