What key is "Chuck E's In Love" in?

"Chuck E's In Love" by Rickie Lee Jones is in the key of A with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Chuck E's In Love" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Chuck E's In Love" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Chuck E's In Love"?

This arrangement of "Chuck E's In Love" uses 15 chords: A, A#dim, Amaj7, Bm7, Bm9, C, C#m7, Cdom, +7 more.

How long does it take to learn "Chuck E's In Love" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Rickie Lee Jones can I play here?

Try "Weasel and the White Boys Cool", "Company", "Lucky Guy". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

How (Bm7)come he don’t come (Bm7)and p.

with me.

down at the (Bm7)me ter no more?

How come he turn (Bm7)off the T V (Bm7)and he hang that sign on the (Bm7)door?

Well, we call (D)and we call.

“How (D)come?” we say.

Hey, what could make a boy be have this way?

How (Bm7)come he don’t come (Bm7)and p.

with me.

down at the (Bm7)me ter no more?

How come he turn (Bm7)off the T V (Bm7)and he hang that sign on the (Bm7)door?

Well, we call (D)and we call.

“How (D)come?” we say.

Hey, what could make a boy be have this way?

And I think that Chuck (Bm7)E’s in love.

Chuck (Bm7)E’s in love.

Chuck (Bm7)E’s (A)in (Dmaj7)love.

I don’t be lieve what you’re say ing to (C#m7)me.

This is some thing that I got ta see.

Is he (A)here?

Look in the (F#m)pool hall.

Is he here?

Look in the (F#m)drug store.

Is he (A)here?

No, he don’t come (Esus4)here no (E)more.

Christ, (D)I think he’s e ven combed his (D)hair.

Is that (D)her?

What’s her (D)name?

Oh, (D)it’s nev er gon na be the (D)same.

But that’s not (D)her!

I (A)know what’s (D)wrong!

’Cause Chuck E’s in love with the (Bm7)lit tle girl who’s sing in’ this song.

Don’t you know?

Chuck (Bm7)E’s in love.

Chuck (Bm7)E’s in, Chuck (Bm7)E’s in (A)love.

Chuck E’s in love, he’s in (A)love,

love

with (CN.C.)me.

Chuck E's In Love by Rickie Lee Jones

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 144 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Chuck E's In Love”

What key is "Chuck E's In Love" in?: "Chuck E's In Love" by Rickie Lee Jones is in the key of A with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Chuck E's In Love" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Chuck E's In Love" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Chuck E's In Love"?: This arrangement of "Chuck E's In Love" uses 15 chords: A, A#dim, Amaj7, Bm7, Bm9, C, C#m7, Cdom, +7 more.
How long does it take to learn "Chuck E's In Love" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Rickie Lee Jones can I play here?: Try "Weasel and the White Boys Cool", "Company", "Lucky Guy". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.