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(Bb)Lis ten to what’s in the heart of a child: a (F)song so big in one so small.
(Ab6)Soon you will hear where beau ty lies.
You’ll (Cm)hear and you’ll re call...
The (Bb)sad ness, the doubt, all the loss, the grief, will be (F)long to some play from the past,
as the (Ab6)child leads the way to a dream, a be lief, a (Cm)time of hope through the land...
A sum mer’s day,
a moth er sings
a (Dm)song of pur ple sum mer through the heart of ev ’ry thing.
And Heav en waits,
so close it seems,
to (Dm)show her child the won ders of a world be yond her dreams.
The (Cm)earth will wave
with (G)corn;
the (Cm)days so wide,
so (G)warm.
And (Cm)mares (Dm)will (Cm)neigh
with (G)stal lions (F)that they mate, foals they’ve borne.
And (Bbsus)all
shall know
the won der
of pur ple sum (G)mer.
And so I wait.
The swal low brings
a (Dm)song of what’s to fol low,
the glo ry of the spring…
The fenc es sway,
the porch es swing.
The (Dm)clouds be gin to thun der, crick ets wan der, mur mur ing.
The (Cm)earth will wave
with (G)corn.
The (Cm)days so wide,
so (G)warm.
And (Cm)mares (Dm)will (Cm)neigh
(F)with (G)stal lions (F)that they mate, foals they’ve borne.
And (Bbsus)all
shall know
the won der.
I
will sing
the song of pur ple sum (Gsus2)mer.
(Bbsus)All
shall know
the won der.
I
will sing
the song of pur ple sum (Gsus2)mer.
(Bbsus)All
shall know
the won der
of pur ple sum (G)mer.
The Song Of Purple Summer — Piano Lead Sheet
"The Song Of Purple Summer" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 60 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 Song Of Purple Summer”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Song Of Purple Summer" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Song Of Purple Summer" is in C.
- What key is "The Song Of Purple Summer" by Duncan Sheik played in?
- The Song Of Purple Summer is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Song Of Purple Summer"?
- The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Song Of Purple 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 Song Of Purple Summer"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Song Of Purple Summer"?
- "The Song Of Purple Summer" was originally performed by Duncan Sheik. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Song Of Purple Summer"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab6, Bb, Bbsus4, C, Cm, Dm, Dm7, Eb, +3 more.
- What other songs by Duncan Sheik can I play here?
- Try "BARELY BREATHING", "TOUCH ME", "DON'T DO SADNESS/BLUE WIND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "The Song Of Purple Summer" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Song Of Purple Summer" is in the key of C at 60 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Song Of Purple Summer"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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