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(C)Stran ger,
stran
(C)ger.
(C)Stran ger,
stran (C)ger.
For all It’s (C)hot here at night, peo ple are ly, black and (C)quiet on a hot (C)sum mer (C)night.
Don’t be a fraid (C)of the world we’ve made (C)on a hot
(C)sum mer (C)night.
’Cause when a (G7)long leg ged love ly walks by,
yeah, you can see her look in her eye.
Then you know that it’s (C)hot in (Am)the cit y, (C)hot in (Am)the cit y to night,
(to night.) al right.
(C)Hot in (Am)the cit y, (C)hot in (Am)the cit y to night,
(to night.)
(C)Stran
(C)ger,
stran
(C)ger.
For all the (C)dreams here and schemes, peo ple are ly, as they (C)seem on a hot
(C)sum mer (C)night.
Don’t be no fun, (C)don’t for get you’re young (C)on a hot
(C)sum mer (C)night.
’Cause when A (G7)some time ged some one you’re not.
yeah, Don’t can wait to see what you’ve got, ’cause you know that you’re (C)hot in (Am)the cit y, (C)hot in (Am)the cit y to night,
(to night.) al right.
(C)Hot in (Am)the cit y, (C)hot in (Am)the cit y to night,
(to night.)
Well, I (G7)walk un til my feet drop;
I’m a train when I’m hate ful.
Yeah, lay it right down now.
And I’ll ride un til your head breaks;
And I’ll walk un til my brain pops;
And I’ll move with the beat now.
I’m a train when I’m hate ful
and I real ly feel the heat now.
(CN.C.)New York!
(C)Hot in (Am)the cit y, (C)hot in (Am)the cit y to night,
(to night.)
(Am)(Lit tle girl.) (C)Hot in (Am)the cit y, (C)hot in (Am)the cit y to night,
(to night.)
(Am)(Lit tle girl.)
Hot In The City — Simple Sheet Music
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"Hot In The City" 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 C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Hot In The City”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Hot In The City"?
- 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 "Hot In The City" by Billy Idol played in?
- Hot In The City is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hot In The City"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hot In The City" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Hot In The City"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hot In The City"?
- "Hot In The City" was originally performed by Billy Idol. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hot In The City"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, F, G, G6, G7.
- What other songs by Billy Idol can I play here?
- Try "EYES WITHOUT A FACE", "SWEET SIXTEEN", "WHITE WEDDING". 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 "Hot In The City". Key of C, 100 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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