The Boys Of Summer

by Don Henley
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Boys Of Summer" by Don Henley in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

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.

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