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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · A · G · Em
Come On Eileen Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · A · G · Em
Come On Eileen Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · A · G · Em
Come On Eileen Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · A · G · Em
Come On Eileen Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · A · G · Em
Come On Eileen Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · A · G · Em
Come On Eileen Chords – Harmonica
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · A · G · Em
Come On Eileen Chords – Violin
Dexys Midnight Runners’ irresistibly catchy new wave classic. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Celtic Pop (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song has an Irish folk energy with a pop-rock punch. Start the verses with Celtic-style picked passages and build into full strumming for the iconic chorus.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D
A – G
D
A – G
Chorus
D
G – D
D
G – A
Em – G – A
Verse 2
D
A – G
D
A
G
Chorus
D
G – D
A – G
D
G – D
A – G
Bridge
D – G
D – A
G
D
A – G
Final Chorus
D
G – D
D
G – A
D
G – D
D – A
G – D
G – A – D
Practice tip: The D-A-G pattern drives most of the song. The tempo speeds up toward the end — practice this acceleration gradually. This song is all about building excitement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Come On Eileen"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, A, G and Em.
Is "Come On Eileen" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Come On Eileen" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Come On Eileen"?
It was written by Kevin Rowland, Jim Paterson, Billy Adams, and released in 1982.