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I (Bb6)keep your (G)pic ture be side my (D)bed,
all (G)right,
all right.
And I (Bb6)still re mem (G)ber ev (G)’ry lit tle thing that you said, all (Bb6)right.
Well, all right.
Al ways (Bb6)thought that (G)may be, ba by, our (G)love was right, but guess it was wrong,
all wrong.
Al ways (Bb6)thought you’d be by my side, (G)pa pa, ba by, but now you’re (D)gone.
All I wan na know, ba by, (D)if what we had was good, they say, (Em)how (D)come (G)you (G#dim)don’t (G)call me, umm an y more, ba by?
(G)Ahh, an y more.
Some times it feels like
I’m gon na die
if you don’t call me, pa pa.
Ooh, you got to try it.
Won’t get (Em)down on my (D)knees.
(G)Won’t beg you (G#dim)please, (G)please, please, please, please, please, please, ooh.
Won’t you call me some (D)time, pa pa?
(D)Call me, (Bb6)call me.
Say, (D)Call me, (Bb6)call me.
Say, (D)call me.
All I wan na know, ba by, (D)if what we had was good, they say, (Em)how (D)come (G)you (G#dim)don’t (G)call me?
All I wan na know, ba by, (D)if what we had was good, they say, (Em)how (D)come (G)you (G#dim)don’t (G)call me?
(CN.C.)Oh, I want you to call me.
(G#dim)How come you don’t I (CN.C.)call that me?
want me.
I know that you need me.
(Em)How (D)come (G)you (G#dim)don’t (G)call me?
(CN.C.)Babe,
ba by, how come you don’t wan na call me an y more?
How Come You Don't Call Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "How Come You Don't Call Me" by Alicia Keys: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 150 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “How Come You Don't Call Me”
- What key is "How Come You Don't Call Me" by Alicia Keys played in?
- How Come You Don't Call Me is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "How Come You Don't Call Me"?
- The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "How Come You Don't Call Me" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "How Come You Don't Call Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "How Come You Don't Call Me"?
- "How Come You Don't Call Me" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "How Come You Don't Call Me"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Bb6, Bm, C, D, Dmaj9, E7, Eb9, Em, +3 more.
- What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
- Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "How Come You Don't Call Me" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "How Come You Don't Call Me" by Alicia Keys. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "How Come You Don't Call Me" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "How Come You Don't Call Me" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.