Darling, Be Home Soon

by The Lovin' Spoonful
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Lyrics

Come,

and (C)talk of all the things we did to day.

Hear,

and (C)laugh a bout our fun ny lit tle (G)ways

while we (C)have (G)a few (Am7)min utes to (G)breathe.

Then I (C)know (G)that it’s (Am7)time you must (G)leave.

But, (Csus)dar ling, be home (C)soon.

I (Csus)could n’t bear to wait an ex tra (G)min ute if you daw dled.

My (Csus)dar ling, be home (C)soon.

It’s (Csus)not just these few hours, but I’ve been (G)wait ing since I tod dled

for the great re lief of (Am7)hav ing you to (G)talk to.

And now

a (C)quar ter of my life is al most (G)past.

I (C)think I’ve come to see my self at (G)last.

And I (C)see (G)that the (Am7)time spent con (G)fused

was the (C)time (G)that I (Am7)spent with out (G)you.

And I (C)feel (G)my (Am7)self in bloom.

So,

So, dar ling,

my (Csus)dar ling, be home (C)soon.

I (Csus)could n’t bear to wait an ex tra (G)min ute if you daw dled.

My (Csus)dar ling, be home (C)soon.

It’s (Csus)not just these few hours, but I’ve been (G)wait ing since I tod dled

for the great re lief of (Am7)hav ing you to (G)talk to.

Go

and (C)beat your cra zy head a gainst the (G)sky.

Try

and (C)see be yond the hous es in your (G)eyes.

It’s o (C)kay (G)to (Am7)shoot the moon.

But, (Csus)dar ling, be home (C)soon.

I (Csus)could n’t bear to wait an ex tra (G)min ute if you daw dled.

My (Csus)dar ling, be home (C)soon.

It’s (Csus)not just these few hours, but I’ve been (G)wait ing since I tod dled

for the great re lief of (Am7)hav ing you to (G)talk to.

Darling, Be Home Soon — Simple Sheet Music

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"Darling, Be Home Soon" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 100 BPM.

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

About “Darling, Be Home Soon

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Darling, Be Home Soon"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Darling, Be Home Soon" by The Lovin' Spoonful played in?
Darling, Be Home Soon is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Darling, Be Home Soon"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Darling, Be Home Soon" 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 "Darling, Be Home Soon"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Darling, Be Home Soon"?
"Darling, Be Home Soon" was originally performed by The Lovin' Spoonful. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Darling, Be Home Soon"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am7, C, Csus2, Csus4, D, G.
What other songs by The Lovin' Spoonful can I play here?
Try "DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC", "SUMMER IN THE CITY", "DID YOU EVER HAVE TO MAKE UP YOUR MIND?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Darling, Be Home Soon". Key of G, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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