What key is "Eli's Comin'" in?

"Eli's Comin'" by Three Dog Night is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Eli's Comin'" 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 "Eli's Comin'" 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 "Eli's Comin'"?

This arrangement of "Eli's Comin'" uses 16 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, C, C7, Cdom, Cm, Cm7, +8 more.

How long does it take to learn "Eli's Comin'" 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 Three Dog Night can I play here?

Try "SHAMBALA", "BLACK AND WHITE", "MAMA TOLD ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

E li’s

com in’,

E li’s

a com in’!

(Cm7)Whoa, you bet ter (Gm7)hide your (Abmaj7)heart,

your (Gm7)lov in’ heart.

(Fm7)E li’s a com in’ and the cards say.

(F7)Bro ken heart, oh, bro ken heart!

(F)E li’s com in’, (Fm7)hide your heart, girl.

(Bb)E li’s com in’, (Fm7)hide your heart, girl.

(F)Girl, E li’s a (Fm7)com in’, bet ter hide.

(Bb)Girl, E li’s a (Eb)com in’, bet ter hide your heart!

Your (Fm7)heart!

E li’s com in’, hide your heart!

You (Fm7)bet ter, bet ter hide your heart!

(Eb)E li’s com in’, bet ter (Fm7)walk, walk, but you’ll nev er get a way, no, you’ll nev er get a way from the burn and the heart ache, I walked to A pol lo and the bay, and (Gm7)ev ’ry (C11)where (C)I (Fm)go, whoa!

E li’s a com in’,

E li’s a com in’ and he’s com in’ to get me, ma ma!

(G)I’m down on my knees.

(F)E li’s com in’ (Fm7)hide it!

(F)Girl, E li’s a (Fm7)com in’, bet ter hide.

(Bb)Girl, E li’s a (Eb)com in’, bet ter hide your heart!

Your (Fm7)heart!

E li’s com in’, hide your heart!

You (Fm7)bet ter, bet ter hide your heart!

(Eb)E li’s com in’, bet ter (Fm7)cry, cry, but he’s nev er gon na hear, no, he’s nev er gon na hear, and he ain’t gon na fol low, I cried at the cor ners of the square, and (Gm7)ev ’ry (C11)where (C)I (Fm)go, whoa!

E li’s a com in’,

E li’s a com in’ and he’s com in’ to get me, ma ma!

(G)I’m down on my knees.

(F)E li’s com in’ (Fm7)hide it!

(G)I’m down on my knees.

I’m down on my knees.

Oh, no, no, no!

Hide it!

(Fm7)Whoa, hide it!

Hide it!

Whoa, hide it!

Hide it!

E li’s com in’,

E li’s a com in’.

Bet ter (Gm7)hide!

(Fm7)E li’s com in’, bet ter (Gm7)hide your heart, girl.

(Fm7)E li’s com in’, bet ter hide your heart, girl.

Eli's Comin' by Three Dog Night

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Eli's Comin'”

What key is "Eli's Comin'" in?: "Eli's Comin'" by Three Dog Night is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Eli's Comin'" 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 "Eli's Comin'" 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 "Eli's Comin'"?: This arrangement of "Eli's Comin'" uses 16 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, C, C7, Cdom, Cm, Cm7, +8 more.
How long does it take to learn "Eli's Comin'" 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 Three Dog Night can I play here?: Try "SHAMBALA", "BLACK AND WHITE", "MAMA TOLD ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.