It Will Come Back

by Hozier
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(Mm,

ooh.)

You know (Dm(maj7))bet ter babe,

you know (G)bet ter babe,

than to look at it, look smile at at it me like like that.

that.

You know (Dm(maj7))bet ter babe,

you know (G)bet ter babe,

than to talk to it, talk hold to me, it just like like that.

that.

Don’t give it a hand, am

of when fer it I’m a soul, a lone, hon some ey make when this eas see y, you,

you leave don’t it to un the der land, stand,

this is what it knows, hon how eas ey, y that’s you are how it to need.

sleeps.

Don’t let it in with no in ten tion to keep it, (E)Je sus Christ, don’t be kind to it,

hon ey don’t feed it, it will come back.

You know (Dm(maj7))bet ter babe,

you know (G)bet ter babe,

than to smile at me, look smile at at it me like like that.

that.

You know (Dm(maj7))bet ter babe,

you know (G)bet ter babe,

than to hold me, just talk hold to me, it just like like that.

that.

I know who a I am

of when fer it I’m a soul, a lone, I’m some thing else when I eas see y, you,

you leave don’t it to un the der land, stand,

you should nev er know, hon how eas ey, y that’s you are how it to need.

sleeps.

Don’t let me in with no in ten tion to keep me, (E)Je sus Christ, don’t be kind to me,

hon ey don’t feed me, I will come back.

It can’t be un learned,

I’ve known the warmth

of your door way,

through

the cold

I’ll find my way

back to you.

Oh please

give me mer cy no (Dm)more,

that’s a kind (Dm)ness

you can’t af ford,

I warn you, babe, each night as sure (CN.C.)as you’re born,

you’ll hear me (Am)howl ing (Gm)out (F)side (E5)your door.

Don’t you hear me howl ing babe?

Don’t you hear me howl ing babe?

Don’t you hear me howl ing babe?

Don’t you hear me howl ing?

Don’t you hear me howl ing?

Don’t you hear me howl ing babe?

It Will Come Back — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "It Will Come Back" by Hozier: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 86 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 “It Will Come Back

What key is the piano accompaniment for "It Will Come Back" by Hozier in?
The backing track is in C at 86 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 "It Will Come Back" 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 "It Will Come Back"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "It Will Come Back", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "It Will Come Back" 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 "It Will Come Back"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "It Will Come Back"?
"It Will Come Back" was originally performed by Hozier. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Hozier are available?
Other accompaniments by Hozier: "Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene", "Foreigner's God", "From Eden". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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