Other arrangements of Summer Nights
Pick a learning view.
Sum mer (G)lov in’, (A)had me a blast.
Sum mer (G)lov in’ (A)hap pened so fast.
Met a (G)girl,
(A)cra zy for (B)me.
Met a (A)boy,
(E)cute as can be.
Sum mer (G)days
(A)drift ing a (B)way to, (Em7)uh, oh, those (A)sum mer nights.
(CN.C.)Well a, well a, well a (D)uh.
Tell me (G)more.
Tell me (E)more.
Did you (A)get ver y far?
Tell me (G)more.
Tell me (E)more.
Like, does (A)he have a car?
She swam (G)by me; (A)she got a cramp.
He ran (G)by me; (A)got my suit damp.
Saved her (G)life;
(A)she near ly (B)drowned.
He showed (A)off,
(E)splash ing a round.
Sum mer (G)sun,
(A)some thing’s be (B)gun.
But, (Em7)uh, oh, those (A)sum mer nights.
(CN.C.)Well a, well a, well a (D)uh.
Tell me (G)more.
Tell me (E)more.
Was it (A)love at first sight?
Tell me (G)more.
Tell me (E)more.
Did she (A)put up a fight?
(Em7)uh, oh, those (A)sum mer nights.
Tell me (Ab)more, tell me (F)more.
But you (Bb)don’t got to brag.
Tell me (Ab)more, tell me (F)more.
’Cause he (Bb)sounds like a drag.
(Eb)Shu da bop bop.
(Ab)Shu da bop bop.
(Bb)Shu da bop bop.
(Ab)Shu da bop bop.
He got (Ab)friend ly, (Bb)hold ing my hand.
She got (Ab)friend ly, (Bb)down in the sand.
He was (Ab)sweet;
(Bb)just turned eight (C)een.
She was (Bb)good.
You (F)know what I mean.
Sum mer (Ab)heat;
(Bb)boy and girl (C)meet.
But, (Fm7)uh, oh those (Bb)sum mer nights.
Tell me (A)more.
Tell me (F#)more.
How much (B)dough did he spend?
Tell me (A)more.
Tell me (F#)more.
Could she (B)get me a (E)friend?
It turned (G)cold er; (A)that’s where it ends.
So I (G)told her (A)we’d still be (G)friends.
Then we (G)made
(A)our true love vow.
Won der (A)what
(E)she’s do in’ now.
Sum mer (G)dreams
(A)ripped at the seams.
But, (Em7)oh, those (A)sum mer (CN.C.)nights.
Tell me (G)more.
Tell me (D)more.
Summer Nights — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Summer Nights" by Olivia Newton-John: 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 D, 80 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 Nights”
- What key is "Summer Nights" by Olivia Newton-John played in?
- Summer Nights is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Summer Nights"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Summer Nights" 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 Nights"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Summer Nights"?
- "Summer Nights" was originally performed by Olivia Newton-John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Summer Nights"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, Ab, B, Bb, C, Cb, D, E, +6 more.
- What other songs by Olivia Newton-John can I play here?
- Try "I HONESTLY LOVE YOU", "XANADU", "PHYSICAL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Summer Nights" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Summer Nights" by Olivia Newton-John. 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 Nights" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 Nights" 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.