Come On Eileen

by Dexy's Midnight Runners
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Lyrics

Come on Ei leen.

(C)Poor old John ny Ray

sound ed (F)sad up on the ra di o; he moved a (C)mil lion hearts in (G)mon o.

Our moth ers used

to (F)sing a long; who’d blame them?

(C)You’re grown.

(You’re grown up.) (Em)So grown.

(So grown up.) (F)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 (A7)swear well he means at this mo ment.

You mean ev ’ry thing.

With

that (D)you in that dress, my (A7)thoughts I con fess verge on dirt y,

ah, come on Ei leen.

Come on Ei leen.

(C)These peo ple ’round here

wear beat en (F)down eyes sunk in smoke dried fac es, re (C)signed to what their (G)fate is, but (C)not us,

no (Em)not us.

(F)We are far too young and clev er.

Re mem ber, (C)too ra, loo ra, (Em)too ra, loo rye (F)aye.

Ei leen, I’ll (C)hum this tune for (G)ev er.

Ei leen.

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)Oh Things won’t Ei ven change.

(A)leen.

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)Oh Things won’t Ei ven change.

(A)leen.

Come On Eileen — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Come On Eileen" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 88 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Come On Eileen

Where are the chord symbols for "Come On Eileen" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Come On Eileen" is in C.
What key is "Come On Eileen" by Dexy's Midnight Runners played in?
Come On Eileen is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Come On Eileen"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Come On Eileen" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Come On Eileen"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Come On Eileen"?
"Come On Eileen" was originally performed by Dexy's Midnight Runners. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Come On Eileen"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, A7, Bb, Bbm, C, C7, D, Em, +4 more.
What other songs by Dexy's Midnight Runners can I play here?
Try "Come On Eileen". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Come On Eileen" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Come On Eileen" is in the key of C at 88 BPM.
What chords are in "Come On Eileen"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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