What key is "My Boomerang Won't Come Back" in?

"My Boomerang Won't Come Back" by Charlie Drake is in the key of F with a tempo of 200 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "My Boomerang Won't Come Back" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "My Boomerang Won't Come Back" 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.

How long does it take to learn "My Boomerang Won't Come Back" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

In the (F)bad back lands of Aus tra lia (Bb)man y years a (F)go, the Ab o rig i ne tribes were meet ing.

(Bb)Hav ing a big Pow (C)wow.

We got ta lot ta trou ble, chief, on ac count of your son, Mac.

My boy Mac?

Why what’s him?

"My boom er ang won’t come back." Your boom er ang won’t come back?

My boo mer ang won’t come back.

My boo mer ang won’t come (C)back.

I’ve (F)waved the thing all o ver the place.

(Bb)Prac ticed till I was (Bbm)black in the face.

I’m a (F)big dis grace to the Ab o (D7)rig i ne race.

My (G7)boo mer ang (C7)won’t come (F)back.

I can ride a kan ga roo.

(Bb)(Yeah, (F)yeah.) Make kin ka jou (C)stew.

(C7)(Yeah, yeah.) Well, I’m a (F)big dis grace to the Ab o (D7)rig i ne race.

My (G7)boo mer ang (C7)won’t come (F)back!

My Boomerang Won't Come Back by Charlie Drake

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 200 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “My Boomerang Won't Come Back”

What key is "My Boomerang Won't Come Back" in?: "My Boomerang Won't Come Back" by Charlie Drake is in the key of F with a tempo of 200 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "My Boomerang Won't Come Back" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "My Boomerang Won't Come Back" 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.
How long does it take to learn "My Boomerang Won't Come Back" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.