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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Come On Eileen" by Dexy's Midnight Runners: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 104 BPM.
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”
- Can I sing "Come On Eileen" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Come On Eileen" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Come On Eileen" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Come On Eileen" by Dexy's Midnight Runners. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Come On Eileen" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Come On Eileen" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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