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They say that (F)these are not the best of times,
but (Gm7)they’re the on ly times I’ve ev er (F)known
and I be (F)lieve there is a time i for med i ta tion a rate in con ca (Bb)the drals of our own.
(A7)Now, I have (Dm)seen that sad sur (C)ren der in my (Bb)lov er’s eyes
and (G7sus)I can on ly (G7)stand a part and (Csus)sym pa thize
For we are (Bb)al ways what our (F)sit u a tions hand us, it’s ei ther (C)sad ness or
eu pho ri a.
So we’ll (F)ar gue and we’ll com pro mise,
and (Gm7)re a lize that noth ing’s ev er (F)changed
for all our (F)mu tu al a ex i ence, med i our tion a rate in con ca (Bb)clu sions are the same.
(A7)Now we are (Dm)forced to re cog (C)nize our in hu (Bb)man i ty
our (G7sus)reas on co ex (G7)ists with our in (Csus)san i ty
And though we (Bb)choose be tween re (F)al i ty and mad ness it’s ei ther (C)sad ness or
eu pho ri a.
So we’ll
(F)ar gue and we’ll com pro mise,
and (Gm7)re a lize that noth ing’s ev er (F)changed
for all our (F)mu tu al a ex i ence, med i our tion a rate in con ca (Bb)clu sions are the same.
(A7)Now we How (Dm)thought less ly we (C)dis si pate our (Bb)en er gies
per (G7sus)haps we don’t ful (G7)fill each oth er’s (Csus)fan ta sies
And as we (Bb)stand up on the (F)ledg es of our mad ness with our re (C)spec tive sim
i lar i ties.
So we’ll
It’s ei ther (C)sad ness or
eu pho ri a.
eu pho ri a.
Summer, Highland Falls — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Summer, Highland Falls" by Billy Joel: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 100 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 “Summer, Highland Falls”
- What key is "Summer, Highland Falls" by Billy Joel played in?
- Summer, Highland Falls is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Summer, Highland Falls"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Summer, Highland Falls" 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 "Summer, Highland Falls"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Summer, Highland Falls"?
- "Summer, Highland Falls" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Summer, Highland Falls"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A7, Am7, Bb, C, Csus4, Dm, Eb, F, +4 more.
- What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
- Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Summer, Highland Falls" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Summer, Highland Falls" by Billy Joel. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Summer, Highland Falls" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Summer, Highland Falls" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.