Other arrangements of Cruel Summer
Pick a learning view.
(C#m)Hot sum mer streets (B)and the pave ments are burn (B)ing.
I sit a round.
It’s (C#m)Try ing to smile, (B)but the air is so heav (B)y and dry.
Strange voic (B)es are say in’
(B)(What did they (C#m)say?) things (B)I can’t un der stand.
It’s (C#m)too close for com (B)fort.
This heat has got right (B)out of hand.
It’s a cruel,
(A)cruel sum mer,
leav (A)ing me here on my own.
(A)It’s a cruel,
(A)cruel sum mer.
(A)Now you’re gone.
You’re (A)not the on ly one.
(A)It’s a cruel...
The
and go.
It’s a cruel,
(A)cruel sum mer,
leav (A)ing me here on my own.
(A)It’s a cruel,
(A)cruel sum mer.
(A)Now you’re gone.
You’re (A)not the on ly one.
(A)It’s a cruel,
(A)cruel sum mer,
leav (A)ing me here on my own.
(A)It’s a cruel,
(A)cruel sum mer.
(A)Now you’re gone.
You’re (A)not the on ly one.
(A)It’s a cruel...
Mmm.
Now, don’t you leave (A)me, mm.
Now, don’t you leave (A)me.
Now, don’t you leave (A)me.
Come (B)on, come (A)on, mm.
Now, don’t you leave (A)me, mm.
Now, don’t you leave (A)me.
Now, don’t you (B)leave me.
Come (Amaj7)on, come (B)on.
It’s a cruel,
(A)cruel sum mer,
leav (A)ing me here on my own.
(A)It’s a cruel,
(A)cruel sum mer.
Now, you’re gone.
You’re (A)not the on ly one.
(A)It’s a cruel.
(A)cruel sum mer,
leav (A)ing me here on my own.
(A)It’s a cruel,
(A)cruel sum mer.
Now, you’re gone.
You’re (A)not the on ly one.
(A)It’s a cruel.
(A)It’s a (B)cruel
sum mer.
Cruel Summer — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Cruel Summer" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Cruel Summer”
- Can I play "Cruel Summer" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Cruel Summer" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Cruel Summer" by Bananarama played in?
- Cruel Summer is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cruel Summer"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cruel Summer" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Cruel Summer"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cruel Summer"?
- "Cruel Summer" was originally performed by Bananarama. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cruel Summer"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, Amaj7, B, C#m. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Bananarama can I play here?
- Try "Venus". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Cruel Summer"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Cruel Summer" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Cruel Summer"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Cruel Summer" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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