Come Back Song

by Darius Rucker
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Lyrics

I I woke up a gain this morn ing

and would n’t you know it pour ing rain.

fool.

I went and burned a pot of cof fee

and like us, I poured it down the drain.

’Cause I did n’t know

I need ed you so, and let ting you go

was wrong.

And, ba by, I know

you’ve got your (A)ra di o on, so (A)this is my, (D)my bad, (E)come back (A)song.

I know I said I would n’t miss you,

but now n’t I’m say ing I’m ing a fool.

You’re on the feel good side of leav ing

and and I’m the back side of a mule.

And I did n’t know

I need ed you so, and let ting you go

was wrong.

And, ba by, I know

you’ve got your (A)ra di o on, so (A)this is my (D)so sad, (E)come back (A)song.

back (A)song.

And now I’m lay ing down with out you

in this king size emp ty bed.

And I wish I had my arms a round

you,

but I’ll just dream of you in stead.

’Cause I did n’t know back.

Hey, I did n’t know

I need ed you so, and let ting you go, and let ting you go was wrong.

And, ba by, I know

you’ve got your (A)ra di o on, so (A)this is my, (D)my bad, (E)come back song.

Oh,

oh, yeah, yeah.

I know I, I said I would n’t miss you,

I said I would n’t miss you, girl, yeah.

(D)Na na na na na na na na na na na na na.

Na na na na na na na na.

We all sing: (D)Na na na na na na na na na na na na na.

Na na na na na na na na.

We all sing:

na, yeah.

Come on, now.

(A)This is my, (D)my bad, (E)come back (CN.C.)song.

Come Back Song — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Come Back Song" by Darius Rucker in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 172 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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About “Come Back Song”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Come Back Song"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Come Back Song" by Darius Rucker played in?
Come Back Song is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Come Back Song"?
The arrangement plays at 172 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Come Back Song" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Come Back Song"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Come Back Song"?
"Come Back Song" was originally performed by Darius Rucker. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Come Back Song"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, C, D, Dmaj7, E, F#m, F#m7.
What other songs by Darius Rucker can I play here?
Try "IT WON'T BE LIKE THIS FOR LONG", "ALRIGHT", "THIS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Come Back Song" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 172 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.