The Song Of Purple Summer

· by Duncan Sheik

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(Bb)Lis ten to what’s in the heart of a child: a (F)song so big in one so small.

(Ab6)Soon you will hear where beau ty lies.

You’ll (Cm)hear and you’ll re call...

The (Bb)sad ness, the doubt, all the loss, the grief, will be (F)long to some play from the past,

as the (Ab6)child leads the way to a dream, a be lief, a (Cm)time of hope through the land...

A sum mer’s day,

a moth er sings

a (Dm)song of pur ple sum mer through the heart of ev ’ry thing.

And Heav en waits,

so close it seems,

to (Dm)show her child the won ders of a world be yond her dreams.

The (Cm)earth will wave

with (G)corn;

the (Cm)days so wide,

so (G)warm.

And (Cm)mares (Dm)will (Cm)neigh

with (G)stal lions (F)that they mate, foals they’ve borne.

And (Bbsus)all

shall know

the won der

of pur ple sum (G)mer.

And so I wait.

The swal low brings

a (Dm)song of what’s to fol low,

the glo ry of the spring…

The fenc es sway,

the porch es swing.

The (Dm)clouds be gin to thun der, crick ets wan der, mur mur ing.

The (Cm)earth will wave

with (G)corn.

The (Cm)days so wide,

so (G)warm.

And (Cm)mares (Dm)will (Cm)neigh

(F)with (G)stal lions (F)that they mate, foals they’ve borne.

And (Bbsus)all

shall know

the won der.

I

will sing

the song of pur ple sum (Gsus2)mer.

(Bbsus)All

shall know

the won der.

I

will sing

the song of pur ple sum (Gsus2)mer.

(Bbsus)All

shall know

the won der

of pur ple sum (G)mer.

The Song Of Purple Summer by Duncan Sheik — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Song Of Purple Summer” by Duncan Sheik 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 C at 60 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 "The Song Of Purple 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 "The Song Of Purple 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 "The Song Of Purple Summer" use?: Just 11 chords: Ab6, Bb, Bbsus4, C, Cm, Dm, Dm7, Eb, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Duncan Sheik songs work for kids?: Try "BARELY BREATHING", "TOUCH ME", "DON'T DO SADNESS/BLUE WIND". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.