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Hot town, (Cm)sum mer in the ci ty, (A)back of my neck get ting (Abmaj7)dir ty and grit (G)ty.
Been down, (Cm)is n’t it a pi ty, (A)does n’t seem to be a sha dow in the ci (G)ty.
All a round peo ple look ing half dead, (Cm)walk ing on the side walk, (C)hot ter than a match head.
But at night it’s a (Bb)diff ’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 pi ty the (Dm)days can’t (G)be like the nights in the (Dm)sum mer in the (G)ci ty, in the (Dm)sum mer in the (G)ci ty.
Cool (Cm)eve ning (A)dress ing so fine and (Abmaj7)look ing pret (G)ty, cool cat, (Cm)look ing for kit (A)gon na look in ev 'ry cor ner of (G)ty, till I'm wheez ing like a bus stop, (Cm)run ning up stairs, gonna (C)meet you on the roof top.
But at night it’s a (Bb)diff ’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 pi ty the (Dm)days can’t (G)be like the nights in the (Dm)sum mer in the (G)ci ty, in the (Dm)sum mer in the (G)ci ty.
All a round peo ple look ing half dead, (Cm)walk ing on the side walk, (C)hot ter than a match head.
But at night it’s a (Bb)diff ’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 pi ty the (Dm)days can’t (G)be like the nights in the (Dm)sum mer in the (G)ci ty, in the (Dm)sum mer in the (G)ci ty.
Summer In The City — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "Summer In The City" by The Lovin' Spoonful: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Ab, 112 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Summer In The City”
- Can I sing "Summer In The City" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Summer In The City" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Ab, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Summer In The City" by The Lovin' Spoonful in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 112 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Summer In The City" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Summer In The City"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Summer In The City", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Summer In The City" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Summer In The City"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Summer In The City"?
- "Summer In The City" was originally performed by The Lovin' Spoonful. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Summer In The City" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Summer In The City" by The Lovin' Spoonful. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Summer In The City" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Summer In The City" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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