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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"How Come" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "How Come"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "How Come". Key of E, 80 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.