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(CN.C.)How come you al ways wind up chang ing your di (Bm9)rect ion?
(CN.C.)How come you al ways end up dan cing through the room?
(CN.C.)How come you al ways nev er want to use pro (Bm9)tec tion?
(CN.C.)How come you’re float ing like a he li um bal loon?
to trol.
I can’t keep up,
you’re mov ing too fast.
I got to (F#7)know then you bring me is this gon na last.
’Cause I can’t tell (F#7)whe ther you’re
up or you’re down.
This whole si tu (F#7)a tion is spin ning me round.
Spin ning me round.
Spin ning me round.
(CN.C.)How come you al ways end up chang ing your in (Bm9)ten tions?
(CN.C.)How come you al ways wind up blow ing hot and cold.
(CN.C.)One min ute hon est then you’re full of false pre (Bm9)ten sion.
(CN.C.)Head in the clouds but still you’re des perate to con trol,
to trol.
I just don’t know
what mov to be lieve.
You me up (F#7)and then you bring me down on my na knees.
You say you want (F#7)me then you’re
up and you’re gone.
I got to know (F#7)just where you’re com ing me from.
Spin ning me round.
Spin ning me round.
Com ing from,
where you’re com ing from.
See, I got to know be fore it’s (C#m)o ver,
one way or the oth er, if you’re (C#m)string ing (B)me a (A)long.
How come,
how come.
(CN.C.)How come you al ways wind up chang ing your di (B)rec tion.
How Come — Piano Lead Sheet
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"How Come" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “How Come”
- Where are the chord symbols for "How Come" 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. "How Come" is in E.
- What key is "How Come" by James Morrison played in?
- How Come is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "How Come"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "How Come" 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 "How Come"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "How Come"?
- "How Come" was originally performed by James Morrison. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by James Morrison can I play here?
- Try "NOTHING EVER HURT LIKE YOU", "WONDERFUL WORLD", "YOU MAKE IT REAL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "How Come" 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. "How Come" is in the key of E at 80 BPM.
- What chords are in "How Come"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.


