What key is "Summertime Sadness" in?

"Summertime Sadness" by Lana Del Rey is in the key of E with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Summertime Sadness" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Summertime Sadness" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Summertime Sadness"?

This arrangement of "Summertime Sadness" uses 6 chords: A, B, C, C#m, F#m, G#m.

How long does it take to learn "Summertime Sadness" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Lana Del Rey can I play here?

Try "SALVATORE", "LOVE", "BROOKLYN BABY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(A)Kiss me hard be fore you go,

(B)sum mer time sad ness.

(A)I just want ed you to know

that, (B)ba by, you the best.

I got my (A)red dress on to night,

danc in’ in the (B)dark in the pale moon light.

Done my hair up real by big, my beau ty queen style.

I High heels I off, I’ll I’m feel in’ a live.

(A)Oh, my God, I (C#m)feel it in the air.

Tel e phone (B)wires a bove are (F#m)siz zlin’ like a snare.

Hon ey, (A)I’m on fire, I (C#m)feel it ev ’ry where.

Noth in’ (B)scares me an y more.

(Two, three, four.) (A)Kiss me hard be fore you go,

(B)sum mer time sad ness.

(A)I just want ed you to know

that, (B)ba by, you the best.

I got that sum mer time, (C#m)sum mer time sad ness.

Su su sum mer time, (F#m)sum mer time sad ness.

Got that sum mer time, (C#m)sum mer time sad ness.

(B)Oh,

oh, oh.

I’m feel in’ (A)e lec tric to night,

cruis in’ down the (B)coast, go in’ ’bout ninety nine.

Got my bad up ba by by my heav en ly side.

I know if I go, I’ll die hap py to night.

(A)Oh, my God, I (C#m)feel it in the air.

Tel e phone (B)wires a bove are (F#m)siz zlin’ like a snare.

Hon ey, (A)I’m on fire, I (C#m)feel it ev ’ry where.

Noth in’ (B)scares me an y more.

(Two, three, four.) (A)Kiss me hard be fore you go,

(B)sum mer time sad ness.

(A)I just want ed you to know

that, (B)ba by, you the best.

I got that sum mer time, (C#m)sum mer time sad ness.

Su su sum mer time, (F#m)sum mer time sad ness.

Got that sum mer time, (C#m)sum mer time sad ness.

(B)Oh, oh, oh.

I’m feel in’

Think I’ll miss you for ev (C#m)er

like the (A)stars miss the sun in the (F#m)morn ing sky.

Lat er’s bet ter than nev (C#m)er.

E ven (B)if you’re gone, I’m gon na drive,

(drive,)

drive.

I got that sum mer time, (C#m)sum mer time sad ness.

Su su sum mer time, (F#m)sum mer time sad ness.

Got that sum mer time, (C#m)sum mer time sad ness.

(B)Oh, oh, oh.

Summertime Sadness by Lana Del Rey

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Summertime Sadness”

What key is "Summertime Sadness" in?: "Summertime Sadness" by Lana Del Rey is in the key of E with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Summertime Sadness" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Summertime Sadness" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Summertime Sadness"?: This arrangement of "Summertime Sadness" uses 6 chords: A, B, C, C#m, F#m, G#m.
How long does it take to learn "Summertime Sadness" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Lana Del Rey can I play here?: Try "SALVATORE", "LOVE", "BROOKLYN BABY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.