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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Cruel Summer" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Cruel Summer" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Cruel Summer" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "Cruel Summer" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Cruel Summer" is in the key of E at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "Cruel Summer"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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