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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"How Come You Don't Call Me" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "How Come You Don't Call Me"?
- 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 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 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 You Don't Call Me". Key of D, 150 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.