Don't Come Around Here No More

by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers

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Hey!

Hey!

Don’t come a round here no more.

Don’t (Bb6/9)come a round here no more.

What (Bb6/9)ev er you’re look ing for,

(F5)(Hey!) don’t (Bb6/9)come a round here no more.

I’ve giv en up.

(Stop.)

I’ve giv en up.

(Stop.)

I’ve giv en up (stop) on (Am)wait ing an y long er.

I’ve giv en up on this love ad get ting strong er.

Don’t (Bb)come a round here no more.

Don’t (Bb)come a round here no more.

Don’t (Bb)come a round here no more.

Don’t (Bb)come a round here no more.

I feel a you an y more,

you (Bb6/9)dark a round en my door.

What (Bb6/9)ev er you’re look ing for,

(F5)(Hey!) don’t (Bb6/9)come a round here no more.

I’ve giv en up.

(Stop.)

I’ve giv en up.

(Stop.)

I’ve giv en up.

(Stop.) You (Am)tan gle my e mo tions.

I’ve giv en up.

Hon ey, please, ad mit it’s o ver.

Don’t (Bb)come a round here no more.

Don’t (Bb)come a round here no more.

Don’t (Bb)come a round here no more.

Don’t (Bb)come a round here no more.

(Fsus)(Hey!)

Don’t (Bb)come a round here no more.

Don’t (Bb)come a round here no more.

Don’t (Bb)come a round here no more.

Don’t (Bb)come a round here no more.

Stop (Bb5)walk ing down my (Csus)street.

Don’t (Bb)come a round here no more.

Who do you ex pect to (Csus)meet?

Don’t (Bb)come a round here no more.

And what (Bb)ev er you’re look ing (Csus)for,

(F)(Hey!) don’t (Bb)come a round here no more.

(F5)(Hey!)

(F5)(Hey!)

Don't Come Around Here No More by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Don't Come Around Here No More” by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 80 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Don't Come Around Here No More" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Don't Come Around Here No More"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Don't Come Around Here No More" use?
Just 12 chords: Am, Bb, Bb6, Bbpow, C, Csus4, Ebpow, F, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers songs work for kids?
Try "HERE COMES MY GIRL", "DON'T DO ME LIKE THAT", "REFUGEE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.