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Come on Ei leen.
Come on Ei leen.
(C)Poor old John ny Ray
sound ed (F)sad up on the ra di o, moved a (C)mil lion hearts in (G)mo no.
Our moth ers cried,
(F)sang a long, who’d blame them?
(C)You’ve grown, (you’re grown up) (Em)so grown, (so grown up).
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 (A)swear, (what he means) at this mo ment, you mean (G)ev ’ry (A)thing.
(D)You in that dress, my (A)thoughts (I con fess) verge on dir ty.
Ah come (G)on Ei (A)leen.
Come on Ei leen.
(C)These peo ple round here
wear beat en (F)down eyes, sunk in smoke dried fa they’re re (C)signed to what their (G)fate is.
But (C)not us, (no nev er.) no (Em)not us (no nev er.).
We are far too young and clev
(Re mem ber)
Ei leen I’ll (C)hum this tune for (G)ev er.
ah come on let’s take off
That (D)pret ty red Ei (A)leen, (tell him yes) ah come on let’s.
That
Come on Ei leen.
(C)These peo ple round here
wear beat en (F)down eyes, sunk in smoke dried fa they’re re (C)signed to what their (G)fate is.
But (D)pret ty red dress, Ei (A)leen, (tell him yes) ah come on let’s ah come on Ei leen,
(D)please.
(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.)
(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)Come on Ei leen, oh I (A)swear, (what he means) at this mo ment, you mean (G)ev ’ry (A)thing.
(D)You in that dress, my (A)thoughts (I con fess) verge on dir ty.
Ah come (G)on Ei (A)leen.
(D)Come on Ei leen, oh I (A)swear, (what he means) at this mo ment, you mean (G)ev ’ry (A)thing.
(D)You in that dress, my (A)thoughts (I con fess) verge on dir ty.
Ah come (G)on Ei (A)leen.
Come On Eileen — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Come On Eileen" by Dexy's Midnight Runners. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 104 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 “Come On Eileen”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Come On Eileen" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Come On Eileen".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Come On Eileen" by Dexy's Midnight Runners in?
- The backing track is in C at 104 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 "Come On Eileen" 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 "Come On Eileen"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Come On Eileen", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Come On Eileen" 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 "Come On Eileen"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Come On Eileen"?
- "Come On Eileen" was originally performed by Dexy's Midnight Runners. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Come On Eileen" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Come On Eileen" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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