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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "Summer In The City" by The Lovin' Spoonful as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 112 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Summer In The City" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Summer In The City" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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