Summertime Sadness

by Lana Del Rey
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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Summertime Sadness" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Summertime Sadness

Why does "Summertime Sadness" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Summertime Sadness".
What key is "Summertime Sadness" by Lana Del Rey played in?
Summertime Sadness is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Summertime Sadness"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Summertime Sadness" 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 "Summertime Sadness"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Summertime Sadness"?
"Summertime Sadness" was originally performed by Lana Del Rey. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Summertime Sadness"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B, C, C#m, F#m, G#m.
What other songs by Lana Del Rey can I play here?
Try "SALVATORE", "LOVE", "BROOKLYN BABY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Summertime Sadness"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Summertime Sadness".
Can I see all the notes in "Summertime Sadness"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 100 BPM.

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