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 name?
Is that her (D6)there?
Oh, Christ, I think he’s ev en combed his (D6)hair.
Is (D6)that her?
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 Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Chuck E's In Love" by Rickie Lee Jones: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “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.
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