How Come

· by James Morrison

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(CN.C.)How come you al ways wind up chang ing your di (Bm9)rect ion?

(CN.C.)How come you al ways end up dan cing through the room?

(CN.C.)How come you al ways nev er want to use pro (Bm9)tec tion?

(CN.C.)How come you’re float ing like a he li um bal loon?

to trol.

I can’t keep up,

you’re mov ing too fast.

I build got to (F#7)know then you bring me is this gon na last.

’Cause I can’t tell (F#7)whe ther you’re

up or you’re down.

This whole si tu (F#7)a tion is spin ning me round.

Spin ning me round.

Spin ning me round.

(CN.C.)How come you al ways end up chang ing your in (Bm9)ten tions?

(CN.C.)How come you al ways wind up blow ing hot and cold.

(CN.C.)One min ute hon est then you’re full of false pre (Bm9)ten sion.

(CN.C.)Head in the clouds but still you’re des perate to con trol,

to trol.

I just don’t know

what mov to be lieve.

You build me up (F#7)and then you bring me down on my na knees.

You say you want (F#7)me then you’re

up and you’re gone.

I got to know (F#7)just where you’re com ing me from.

Spin ning me round.

Spin ning me round.

Com ing from,

where you’re com ing from.

See, I got to know be fore it’s (C#m)o ver,

one way or the oth er, if you’re (C#m)string ing (B)me a (A)long.

How come,

how come.

(CN.C.)How come you al ways wind up chang ing your di (B)rec tion.

How Come by James Morrison — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “How Come” by James Morrison 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 E at 80 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "How Come" 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 "How Come"?: 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.
What other James Morrison songs work for kids?: Try "NOTHING EVER HURT LIKE YOU", "WONDERFUL WORLD", "YOU MAKE IT REAL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.