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How (Bm7)come he don’t come and P.
I.
P.
with (Bm7)me
down at the (Bm7)me ter no more?
(Bm7)And how come he turn (Bm7)off that T.
V.
and (Bm7)he hang that sign on the (Bm7)door?
Oh, we call (D6)and we call, “How come?” we say.
Hey, what could make a boy be (Bm7)have this way?
And he (Bm7)learn all of the lives now (Bm7)and ev ’ry time
he don’t stut (Bm7)ter when he talks.
And it’s true, (Bm7)it’s true!
He sure (Bm7)has ac quired this (Amaj7)kind of (Bm7)cool and in spired sort of (Bm7)jazz when he walk.
Where’s (D6)his jack et and his (A)old (D6)blue jeans?
If this ain’t health y it is some kind a clean.
But I think that Chuck (Bm7)E’s in love.
Chuck (Bm7)E’s in love.
Chuck (Bm7)E’s in love.
Chuck (Bm7)E’s (C#m7)in (Dmaj7)love.
I don’t be lieve what you’re say ing to (C#m7)me.
This is some thing I’ve got to see.
Is he (A)here?
Look in the (F#m7)pool hall.
Oh, is he here?
I look in the (F#m7)drug store.
Is he (A)here?
No, he don’t come (Esus4)here no (E)more.
I’ll (Bm7)tell you what, I (Bm7)saw him.
(Amaj7)He was sit ting be hind us down (Amaj7)at the Pan (Bm7)ta ges and (Bm7)what ev er it is that (Bm7)he’s got up his sleeve,
well I hope (Amaj7)it is n’t con (Bm7)ta gious.
What’s (D6)her
Is that her (D6)there?
Oh, Christ, I think he’s ev en combed his (D6)hair.
Is (D6)that
What’s her name?
Oh, (D6)it’s nev er gon na be the (D6)same.
That’s (D6)not her, (A)I know (D6)what’s wrong
’cos Chuck E’s in love with the (E9sus4)lit tle girl who’s sing ing this song.
Don’t you know?
Chuck (Bm7)E’s in, Chuck (E9sus4)E’s in (A)love.
Chuck E’s in love, he’s in (A)love
with me.
Chuck E's In Love — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Chuck E's In Love" by Rickie Lee Jones. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of A, 112 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Chuck E's In Love”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Chuck E's In Love" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Chuck E's In Love".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Chuck E's In Love" by Rickie Lee Jones in?
- The backing track is in A at 112 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Chuck E's In Love" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Chuck E's In Love"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Chuck E's In Love", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Chuck E's In Love" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Chuck E's In Love"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Chuck E's In Love"?
- "Chuck E's In Love" was originally performed by Rickie Lee Jones. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Chuck E's In Love" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Chuck E's In Love" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in A, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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