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Come On Eileen Chords

Dexys Midnight Runners Beginner Key of D 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

D · A · G · Em

Come On Eileen Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Come on, Eileen, I swear what he means

A G

At this moment, you mean everything

D

You in that dress, my thoughts I confess

A G

Verge on dirty, ah, come on Eileen

Chorus

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D

Come on, Eileen

G A

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

Em G A

Now you have grown, now you have shown, oh Eileen

Verse 2

D

These people round here wear beaten-down eyes

A G

Sunk in smoke-dried faces, so resigned to what their fate is

D

But not us, no not us, we are far too young and clever

A

Remember

G

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

Chorus

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

I swear well he means

A G

Ah come on, let’s take off everything

D

That pretty red dress

G D

Ah come on, let’s, ah come on Eileen

A G

Please

Bridge

D G

Come on, Eileen, ta-loo rye-ay

D A

Come on, Eileen, ta-loo rye-ay

G

Now I must say

D

Come on, Eileen

A G

These things they are real and I know how you feel

Final Chorus

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D

Come on, Eileen

G A

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D A

Come on, Eileen, I swear

G D

Ah come on let’s

G AD

Take off everything

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.

Dtap to play

Atap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

D · A · G · Em

Come On Eileen Chords – Ukulele

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Come on, Eileen, I swear what he means

A G

At this moment, you mean everything

D

You in that dress, my thoughts I confess

A G

Verge on dirty, ah, come on Eileen

Chorus

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D

Come on, Eileen

G A

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

Em G A

Now you have grown, now you have shown, oh Eileen

Verse 2

D

These people round here wear beaten-down eyes

A G

Sunk in smoke-dried faces, so resigned to what their fate is

D

But not us, no not us, we are far too young and clever

A

Remember

G

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

Chorus

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

I swear well he means

A G

Ah come on, let’s take off everything

D

That pretty red dress

G D

Ah come on, let’s, ah come on Eileen

A G

Please

Bridge

D G

Come on, Eileen, ta-loo rye-ay

D A

Come on, Eileen, ta-loo rye-ay

G

Now I must say

D

Come on, Eileen

A G

These things they are real and I know how you feel

Final Chorus

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D

Come on, Eileen

G A

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D A

Come on, Eileen, I swear

G D

Ah come on let’s

G AD

Take off everything

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.

Dtap to play

Atap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

D · A · G · Em

Come On Eileen Chords – Piano

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Come on, Eileen, I swear what he means

A G

At this moment, you mean everything

D

You in that dress, my thoughts I confess

A G

Verge on dirty, ah, come on Eileen

Chorus

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D

Come on, Eileen

G A

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

Em G A

Now you have grown, now you have shown, oh Eileen

Verse 2

D

These people round here wear beaten-down eyes

A G

Sunk in smoke-dried faces, so resigned to what their fate is

D

But not us, no not us, we are far too young and clever

A

Remember

G

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

Chorus

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

I swear well he means

A G

Ah come on, let’s take off everything

D

That pretty red dress

G D

Ah come on, let’s, ah come on Eileen

A G

Please

Bridge

D G

Come on, Eileen, ta-loo rye-ay

D A

Come on, Eileen, ta-loo rye-ay

G

Now I must say

D

Come on, Eileen

A G

These things they are real and I know how you feel

Final Chorus

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D

Come on, Eileen

G A

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D A

Come on, Eileen, I swear

G D

Ah come on let’s

G AD

Take off everything

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.

Dtap to play

Atap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

D · A · G · Em

Come On Eileen Chords – Banjo

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Come on, Eileen, I swear what he means

A G

At this moment, you mean everything

D

You in that dress, my thoughts I confess

A G

Verge on dirty, ah, come on Eileen

Chorus

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D

Come on, Eileen

G A

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

Em G A

Now you have grown, now you have shown, oh Eileen

Verse 2

D

These people round here wear beaten-down eyes

A G

Sunk in smoke-dried faces, so resigned to what their fate is

D

But not us, no not us, we are far too young and clever

A

Remember

G

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

Chorus

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

I swear well he means

A G

Ah come on, let’s take off everything

D

That pretty red dress

G D

Ah come on, let’s, ah come on Eileen

A G

Please

Bridge

D G

Come on, Eileen, ta-loo rye-ay

D A

Come on, Eileen, ta-loo rye-ay

G

Now I must say

D

Come on, Eileen

A G

These things they are real and I know how you feel

Final Chorus

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D

Come on, Eileen

G A

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D A

Come on, Eileen, I swear

G D

Ah come on let’s

G AD

Take off everything

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.

Dtap to play

Atap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

D · A · G · Em

Come On Eileen Chords – Mandolin

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Come on, Eileen, I swear what he means

A G

At this moment, you mean everything

D

You in that dress, my thoughts I confess

A G

Verge on dirty, ah, come on Eileen

Chorus

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D

Come on, Eileen

G A

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

Em G A

Now you have grown, now you have shown, oh Eileen

Verse 2

D

These people round here wear beaten-down eyes

A G

Sunk in smoke-dried faces, so resigned to what their fate is

D

But not us, no not us, we are far too young and clever

A

Remember

G

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

Chorus

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

I swear well he means

A G

Ah come on, let’s take off everything

D

That pretty red dress

G D

Ah come on, let’s, ah come on Eileen

A G

Please

Bridge

D G

Come on, Eileen, ta-loo rye-ay

D A

Come on, Eileen, ta-loo rye-ay

G

Now I must say

D

Come on, Eileen

A G

These things they are real and I know how you feel

Final Chorus

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D

Come on, Eileen

G A

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D A

Come on, Eileen, I swear

G D

Ah come on let’s

G AD

Take off everything

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.

Dtap to play

Atap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

D · A · G · Em

Come On Eileen Chords – Harmonica

Dexys Midnight Runners’ irresistibly catchy new wave classic. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.

Celtic Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Come on, Eileen, I swear what he means

A G

At this moment, you mean everything

D

You in that dress, my thoughts I confess

A G

Verge on dirty, ah, come on Eileen

Chorus

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D

Come on, Eileen

G A

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

Em G A

Now you have grown, now you have shown, oh Eileen

Verse 2

D

These people round here wear beaten-down eyes

A G

Sunk in smoke-dried faces, so resigned to what their fate is

D

But not us, no not us, we are far too young and clever

A

Remember

G

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

Chorus

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

I swear well he means

A G

Ah come on, let’s take off everything

D

That pretty red dress

G D

Ah come on, let’s, ah come on Eileen

A G

Please

Bridge

D G

Come on, Eileen, ta-loo rye-ay

D A

Come on, Eileen, ta-loo rye-ay

G

Now I must say

D

Come on, Eileen

A G

These things they are real and I know how you feel

Final Chorus

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D

Come on, Eileen

G A

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D A

Come on, Eileen, I swear

G D

Ah come on let’s

G AD

Take off everything

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.

Dtap to play

Atap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Come on, Eileen, I swear what he means

A G

At this moment, you mean everything

D

You in that dress, my thoughts I confess

A G

Verge on dirty, ah, come on Eileen

Chorus

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D

Come on, Eileen

G A

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

Em G A

Now you have grown, now you have shown, oh Eileen

Verse 2

D

These people round here wear beaten-down eyes

A G

Sunk in smoke-dried faces, so resigned to what their fate is

D

But not us, no not us, we are far too young and clever

A

Remember

G

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

Chorus

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

I swear well he means

A G

Ah come on, let’s take off everything

D

That pretty red dress

G D

Ah come on, let’s, ah come on Eileen

A G

Please

Bridge

D G

Come on, Eileen, ta-loo rye-ay

D A

Come on, Eileen, ta-loo rye-ay

G

Now I must say

D

Come on, Eileen

A G

These things they are real and I know how you feel

Final Chorus

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D

Come on, Eileen

G A

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D

Come on, Eileen

G D

Too-ra-loo-rye-ay

D A

Come on, Eileen, I swear

G D

Ah come on let’s

G AD

Take off everything

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.