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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Cruel Summer" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Cruel Summer"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Cruel Summer". Key of E, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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