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How to Play "HERE COMES MY GIRL" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers on Piano

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers · 74 bars

  • E major
  • 4/4
  • 103 BPM
  • Medium
  • Melody + piano

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0 / 8 parts learned

  1. Intro
  2. Chorus 1
  3. Verse 1
  4. Instrumental
  5. Chorus 2
  6. Verse 2
  7. Verse 3
  8. Instrumental
  9. Ending
  10. Whole song
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Chorus 1 · bars 17 to 20

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  1. Right hand
  2. Left hand
  3. Both hands

What you need to know

Read from the song's own notes: the key, the beat, the chords, and what each hand plays.

Key and scale

E major

4 sharps: F#, C#, G#, D#

EF#G#ABC#D#

The E major scale

Time signature

4/4

4 beats in every bar, at 103 BPM

The chords you play

The song uses 7 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

Left hand

Moving single notes

The piano's lower staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, moving, about two a beat.

Range F#1 to A3Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The melody

The tune the singer sings, one note at a time, about one a beat.

Range E4 to G#5Part by part

How to practice "HERE COMES MY GIRL"

Learn "HERE COMES MY GIRL" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 8 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

Every step is free to play
  1. Start hereThe melody

    Step 1: Right hand

    Listen, then play the melody with your right hand, with finger numbers.

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  2. Lower staff

    Step 2: Left hand

    Your left hand learns the piano's lower staff, note for note, while the right hand plays softly so you hear where you are.

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  3. Both staves

    Step 3: Both hands

    Both hands together, as written. When you can play it, press "I can play it" and the part is learned.

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  4. Then play the whole song

    When you can play every part, play the full sheet music with its backing track in the player.

    Play the full song

Frequently asked questions

How do I learn "HERE COMES MY GIRL" on the piano?

Learn "HERE COMES MY GIRL" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 8 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

What key is "HERE COMES MY GIRL" in?

"HERE COMES MY GIRL" is in E major, which has 4 sharps: F#, C#, G# and D#. The E major scale is E, F#, G#, A, B, C# and D#.

The E major scale

What are the chords in "HERE COMES MY GIRL"?

The sheet music uses 7 chords: A, B, E, F#m7, F#, F#7 and Bsus.

What does the left hand play in "HERE COMES MY GIRL"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly one note at a time, moving, about two a beat, from F#1 to A3. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "HERE COMES MY GIRL"?

"HERE COMES MY GIRL" plays at 103 BPM in 4/4. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.

Is "HERE COMES MY GIRL" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Medium: a good next step once you can play a few easy songs. The melody goes from E4 up to G#5. The practice splits it into parts of a few bars, one hand at a time, so you can learn it at your own pace.

How long should I practice each day?

A few minutes is enough. Choose 5, 10 or 15 minutes: the timer ends the session for you, and the next session picks up where you stopped.

Do I need to read sheet music?

No. The practice plays each part for you, one hand at a time, and shows its notes on the sheet and on a keyboard as they play, with finger numbers. Slow it down as much as you need.

Is it free?

Yes. Practicing is free. Sign in to keep your progress and your streak, and to get a daily reminder.

Where can I get the sheet music for "HERE COMES MY GIRL"?

Play the full sheet music free in the interactive player, or download a printable PDF.

Sheet music in the playerDownload the PDF