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No bod y on the road,
no bod y on the beach.
I feel it in the air.
The sum mer’s out of reach.
(D)Emp ty lake, emp ty streets.
The sun goes down a lone.
I’m driv in’ by your house though I know you’re not home.
But I can see you, your brown skin shin in’ in the sun.
You got your hair combed back and your sun glass es on, ba by.
And I can tell you my (D)love for you will still be strong af ter the boys of (C)sum mer have gone.
No bod y on the road,
no bod y on the beach.
I feel it in the air.
The sum mer’s out of reach.
(D)Emp ty lake, emp ty streets.
The sun goes down a lone.
I’m driv in’ by your house though I know you’re not home.
But I can see you, your brown skin shin in’ in the sun.
You got your hair combed back and your sun glass es on, ba by.
And I can tell you my (D)love for you will still be strong af ter the boys of (C)sum mer have gone.
gone.
gone.
The Boys Of Summer — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Boys Of Summer" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 200 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Boys Of Summer”
- Can I play "The Boys Of Summer" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Boys Of Summer" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Boys Of Summer" by Don Henley played in?
- The Boys Of Summer is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Boys Of Summer"?
- The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Boys Of Summer" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Boys Of Summer"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Boys Of Summer"?
- "The Boys Of Summer" was originally performed by Don Henley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Boys Of Summer"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Don Henley can I play here?
- Try "THE HEART OF THE MATTER", "THE END OF THE INNOCENCE", "The End Of The Innocence". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Boys Of Summer"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Boys Of Summer" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Boys Of Summer"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Boys Of Summer" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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