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Come on Ei leen.
Come on Ei leen.
(C)Poor old John ny Ray
sound ed (F)sad up on the ra di o, moved a (C)mil lion hearts in (G)mo no.
Our moth ers cried,
(F)sang a long, who’d blame them?
(C)You’ve grown, (you’re grown up) (Em)so grown, (so grown up).
Now I must say more than ev er.
(Come on Ei leen) (C)Too ra, loo ra, (Em)too ra, loo rye (F)aye.
And we can (C)sing just like our (G)fa thers.
(D)Come on Ei leen, oh I (A)swear, (what he means) at this mo ment, you mean (G)ev ’ry (A)thing.
(D)You in that dress, my (A)thoughts (I con fess) verge on dir ty.
Ah come (G)on Ei (A)leen.
Come on Ei leen.
(C)These peo ple round here
wear beat en (F)down eyes, sunk in smoke dried fa they’re re (C)signed to what their (G)fate is.
But (C)not us, (no nev er.) no (Em)not us (no nev er.).
We are far too young and clev
(Re mem ber)
Ei leen I’ll (C)hum this tune for (G)ev er.
ah come on let’s take off
That (D)pret ty red Ei (A)leen, (tell him yes) ah come on let’s.
That
Come on Ei leen.
(C)These peo ple round here
wear beat en (F)down eyes, sunk in smoke dried fa they’re re (C)signed to what their (G)fate is.
But (D)pret ty red dress, Ei (A)leen, (tell him yes) ah come on let’s ah come on Ei leen,
(D)please.
(Come on Ei leen.
Too loo rye (F#m)aye.
Come on Ei leen.
Too loo rye (G)aye, too ra.
Too ra, too loo ra.)
(Come on Ei leen.
Too loo rye (F#m)aye.
Come on Ei leen.
Too loo rye (G)aye, too ra.
Too ra, too loo ra.)
(D)Come on Ei leen, oh I (A)swear, (what he means) at this mo ment, you mean (G)ev ’ry (A)thing.
(D)You in that dress, my (A)thoughts (I con fess) verge on dir ty.
Ah come (G)on Ei (A)leen.
(D)Come on Ei leen, oh I (A)swear, (what he means) at this mo ment, you mean (G)ev ’ry (A)thing.
(D)You in that dress, my (A)thoughts (I con fess) verge on dir ty.
Ah come (G)on Ei (A)leen.
Come On Eileen — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Come On Eileen" by Dexy's Midnight Runners as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 104 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Come On Eileen”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Come On Eileen" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Come On Eileen" by Dexy's Midnight Runners in?
- The backing track is in C at 104 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 "Come On Eileen" 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 "Come On Eileen"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Come On Eileen", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Come On Eileen" 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 "Come On Eileen"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Come On Eileen"?
- "Come On Eileen" was originally performed by Dexy's Midnight Runners. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Come On Eileen" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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