Summer, Highland Falls

by Billy Joel
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Summer, Highland Falls" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “Summer, Highland Falls”

Where are the chord symbols for "Summer, Highland Falls" 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. "Summer, Highland Falls" is in F.
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.
Does "Summer, Highland Falls" 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. "Summer, Highland Falls" is in the key of F at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Summer, Highland Falls"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.