(Theme From) A Summer Place

by Max Steiner

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(Theme From) A Summer Place

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Max Steiner96 BPM

Lyrics

(C)Bells will be (Am7)ring ing and (Dm7)birds will be (G7)sing ing if (C)you and your (Am7)lov er should (Dm7)ev er dis (G7)cov er that there’s

a sum mer place

where it may (Cmaj7)rain

or storm.

Yet I’m (Cmaj7)safe

and (Dm)warm,

for with in

that sum mer place

your arms reach (Cmaj7)out

to (Dm)me

and my (Cmaj7)heart

is (Dm)free

from all care.

For it knows

there are (Am)no

gloom y (F)skies (Dm)when (C)seen

through the (D7)eyes (Fm)of (C)those

who are (D6)blessed (D)with (G)love.

And the sweet se cret of

a sum mer place

is that it’s (Cmaj7)an

y (Dm)where

when two (Cmaj7)peo

ple (Dm)share

all their hopes,

all their dreams,

all their (C)love.

There’s

sum mer place

where it may (Cmaj7)rain

or storm.

Yet I’m (Cmaj7)safe

and (Dm)warm,

for with in

that sum mer place

your arms reach (Cmaj7)out

to (Dm)me

and my (Cmaj7)heart

is (Dm)free

from all care.

For it knows

there are (Am)no

gloom y (F)skies (Dm)when (C)seen

through the (D7)eyes (Fm)of (C)those

who are (D6)blessed (D)with (G)love.

And the sweet se cret of

a sum mer place

is that it’s (Cmaj7)an

y (Dm)where

when two (Cmaj7)peo

ple (Dm)share

all their hopes,

all their dreams,

all their (C)love.

(C)love.

(Theme From) A Summer Place by Max Steiner — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “(Theme From) A Summer Place” by Max Steiner 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 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 "(Theme From) A Summer Place" 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 "(Theme From) A Summer Place"?
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 Max Steiner songs work for kids?
Try "Tara Theme (from 'Gone With The Wind')", "(Theme From) A Summer Place", "(Theme From) A Summer Place". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.