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(A)Kiss me hard be fore you go,
(B)sum mer time sad ness.
(A)I just wan ted you to know
that, (B)ba by, you the best.
I got my (A)red dress on to night,
danc in’ in the (B)dark in the pale moon light.
Done my hair up (A)real big, beaut y queen style.
High heels off, I’m feel in’ a live.
(A)Oh my God, I (C#m)feel it in the air.
Tel e phone (B)wires a bove are (F#m)siz zlin’ like a snare.
Hon ey (A)I’m on fire, I (C#m)feel it ev ’ry where.
Noth in’ (B)scares me an y more.
(Two, three, four.) (A)Kiss me hard be fore you go,
(B)sum mer time sad ness.
(A)I just want ed you to know
that, (B)ba by, you the best.
I got that sum mer time, (C#m)sum mer time sad ness.
Su su sum mer time, (F#m)sum mer time sad ness.
Got that sum mer time, (C#m)sum mer time sad ness.
(B)Oh, oh, oh.
I’m feel in’ (A)e lec tric
cruis down (B)coast, go in’ ’bout nine ty nine.
Got my bad ba by (A)by my heav en ly side.
I know if I go, I’ll die hap py to night.
(A)Oh my God, I (C#m)feel it in the air.
Tel e phone (B)wires a bove are (F#m)siz zlin’ like a snare.
Hon ey (A)I’m on fire, I (C#m)feel it ev ’ry where.
Noth in’ (B)scares me an y more.
(Two, three, four.) (A)Kiss me hard be fore you go,
(B)sum mer time sad ness.
(A)I just want ed you to know
that, (B)ba by, you the best.
I got that sum mer time, (C#m)sum mer time sad ness.
Su su sum mer time, (F#m)sum mer time sad ness.
Got that sum mer time, (C#m)sum mer time sad ness.
(B)Oh, oh, oh.
I’m feel in’
Think I’ll miss you for ev (C#m)er
like the (A)stars miss the sun in the (F#m)morn ing sky.
La ter’s bet ter than nev (C#m)er,
e ven (B)if you’re gone I’m gon na drive,
drive,
drive.
I got that sum mer time, (C#m)sum mer time sad ness.
Su su sum mer time, (F#m)sum mer time sad ness.
Got that sum mer time, (C#m)sum mer time sad ness.
(B)Oh, oh, oh.
Summertime Sadness — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Summertime Sadness" by Lana Del Rey as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 125 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Summertime Sadness”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Summertime Sadness" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, 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 "Summertime Sadness" by Lana Del Rey in?
- The backing track is in E at 125 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 "Summertime Sadness" 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 "Summertime Sadness"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Summertime Sadness", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Summertime Sadness" 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 "Summertime Sadness"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Summertime Sadness"?
- "Summertime Sadness" was originally performed by Lana Del Rey. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Lana Del Rey are available?
- Other accompaniments by Lana Del Rey: "Blue Jeans", "Blue Velvet", "Born To Die". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Summertime Sadness" 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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