Until You Come Back To Me

by Aretha Franklin

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Though you don’t (Bbmaj7)call an y more,

(Db)I sit and wait

in vain.

I guess I’ll (Bbmaj7)rap on your door, and (Db)tap on your (Eb7)win dow (Abmaj7)by, pane, see me.

I’m goin’ to (Fm7)walk I by want to tell my you, ba self by, just to the (Bb7)chang es I’ve been go ing through,

miss ing you; (C7)for lis ten (C)you.

Un (Fm7)til you come back to (Ab)me, that’s what I’m gon na (Ebmaj7)do.

Why did you (Bbmaj7)have to de cide (Db)you had to set

me free?

I’m going to (Bbmaj7)swal low my pride and (Db)beg you to (Eb7)please, ba (Abmaj7)by, please see me.

I’m goin’ to (Fm7)walk I by want to tell my you, ba self by, just to the (Bb7)prove that I’ve my love is true,

miss all you; (C7)for you, ba (C)by.

Un (Fm7)til you come back to (Ab)me, that’s what I’m gon na (Ebmaj7)do.

Why did you

(Ebm7)Liv ing for you, my dear, is like liv ing in a world

of con stant fear.

Hear my plea.

I’ve got to make you see that our

(Bb7sus)love is dy ing.

Al though your (Bbmaj7)phone you ig nore,

(Db)some how I must

some how I must, how I must ex plain, I’m gon na (Bbmaj7)rap on your door,

(Db)tap on your (Eb7)win dow pane.

I’m gon na (Fm)camp on your steps un (Bb7)til I get through to you;

I’ve got to change your view, ba by, (Fm7)’til you come back to (Ab)me, that’s what I’m gon na (Ebmaj7)do.

(Fm7)Un til you come back to (Ab)me, that’s what I’m gon na (Ebmaj7)do.

(Fm7)Un

I’m gon na (Bbmaj7)rap on your door,

(Db)tap on your (Eb7)win dow pane.

I’m gon na (Bbmaj7)rap on your door,

(Db)tap on your (Eb7)win dow pane.

I’m gon na

Until You Come Back To Me by Aretha Franklin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Until You Come Back To Me by Aretha Franklin 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 Ab at 100 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 "Until You Come Back To Me" 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 "Until You Come Back To Me"?
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.