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(Gb)Oh, oh, (Ab11)oh, oh.
Mm.
Ah.
Yeah,
ba by.
I (Gbm)keep your (Gb)pic ture (Ab11)be side my bed.
Mm.
And I (Gbm)still re (Gb)mem ber ev (Ab11)’ry thing you said.
Mm.
(Gb)Oh.
I al ways (Gbm)thought our love was so (Ab11)right, I guess I was (Db)wrong.
Mm,
mm.
Al ways thought you’d be by my side, (Ab11)pa pa, now you’re gone.
What I wan na know ba by, if (Db)what we had was good,
(Ebm7)how (Gb)come you don’t (Ab11)call me
a ny more?
I (Gbm)keep your (Gb)pic ture (Ab11)be side my bed.
Mm.
And I (Gbm)still re (Gb)mem ber ev (Ab11)’ry thing you said.
Mm.
(Gb)Oh.
I al ways (Gbm)thought our love was so (Ab11)right, I guess I was (Db)wrong.
Mm,
mm.
Al ways thought you’d be by my side, (Ab11)pa pa, now you’re gone.
What I wan na know ba by, if (Db)what we had was good,
(Ebm7)how (Gb)come you don’t (Ab11)call me
a ny more?
Some times it feels like (Am)I’m (Amdim)gon na die.
If you don’t call me, pa pa, ooh, you got ta try.
Won’t get (Ebm7)down on my (Gb)knees, won’t beg you (Gb)please, (Ab11)please.
Oh, (CN.C.)oh.
Ooh,
won’t you call me some (Db)time, pa pa?
(Db)Why on (Gbm)earth can’t you (Gb)just pick up (Ab11)the phone?
You (Gbm)know I don’t (Gb)like to be a (Ab11)lone.
(Db)How come (Gbm)you don’t (Gb)call me
(Db)How come (Gbm)you don’t (Gb)call me
How Come You Don't Call Me — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "How Come You Don't Call Me" by Alicia Keys as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Gb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 82 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Gb) 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 “How Come You Don't Call Me”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "How Come You Don't Call Me" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Gb, 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 "How Come You Don't Call Me" by Alicia Keys in?
- The backing track is in Gb at 82 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 "How Come You Don't Call Me" 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 "How Come You Don't Call Me"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "How Come You Don't Call Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "How Come You Don't Call Me" 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 "How Come You Don't Call Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "How Come You Don't Call Me"?
- "How Come You Don't Call Me" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Alicia Keys are available?
- Other accompaniments by Alicia Keys: "Empire State Of Mind (Part II) Broken Down", "Empire State Of Mind (Part II) Broken Down", "Fallin'". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Gb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "How Come You Don't Call Me" 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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