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Hot town, (Cm)sum mer in the ci ty, (A)back of my neck get ting (Abmaj7)dir ty and grit (G)ty.
Been down, (Cm)is n’t it a pi ty, (A)does n’t seem to be a sha dow in the ci (G)ty.
All a round peo ple look ing half dead, (Cm)walk ing on the side walk, (C)hot ter than a match head.
But at night it’s a (Bb)diff ’rent world, go out and (Bb)find a girl.
(F)Come on, come on and dance all night, (F)de spite the heat it ’ll (Bb)be al right.
And (Dm)babe, don’t you (G)know it’s a pi ty the (Dm)days can’t (G)be like the nights in the (Dm)sum mer in the (G)ci ty, in the (Dm)sum mer in the (G)ci ty.
Cool (Cm)eve ning (A)dress ing so fine and (Abmaj7)look ing pret (G)ty, cool cat, (Cm)look ing for kit (A)gon na look in ev 'ry cor ner of (G)ty, till I'm wheez ing like a bus stop, (Cm)run ning up stairs, gonna (C)meet you on the roof top.
But at night it’s a (Bb)diff ’rent world, go out and (Bb)find a girl.
(F)Come on, come on and dance all night, (F)de spite the heat it ’ll (Bb)be al right.
And (Dm)babe, don’t you (G)know it’s a pi ty the (Dm)days can’t (G)be like the nights in the (Dm)sum mer in the (G)ci ty, in the (Dm)sum mer in the (G)ci ty.
All a round peo ple look ing half dead, (Cm)walk ing on the side walk, (C)hot ter than a match head.
But at night it’s a (Bb)diff ’rent world, go out and (Bb)find a girl.
(F)Come on, come on and dance all night, (F)de spite the heat it ’ll (Bb)be al right.
And (Dm)babe, don’t you (G)know it’s a pi ty the (Dm)days can’t (G)be like the nights in the (Dm)sum mer in the (G)ci ty, in the (Dm)sum mer in the (G)ci ty.
Summer In The City — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Summer In The City" by The Lovin' Spoonful. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Ab, 112 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Summer In The City”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Summer In The City" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Summer In The City".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Summer In The City" by The Lovin' Spoonful in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 112 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Summer In The City" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Summer In The City"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Summer In The City", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Summer In The City" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Summer In The City"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Summer In The City"?
- "Summer In The City" was originally performed by The Lovin' Spoonful. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Summer In The City" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Summer In The City" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Ab, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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