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Interactive piano tutorial for "Eileen" by Skid Row, in E major at about 115 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Eileen by Skid Row
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Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Eileen" by Skid Row, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · alternative rock · post‑grunge
Moodmelancholic · introspective · dramatic
SignatureEileen’s haunting call, layered guitars, and a brooding atmosphere
E major
Key
115
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E
B♭
F
G
C
Fsus4
Esus4
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusPost‑ChorusBridgeInstrumentalSoloBreakdownDropOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

distorted electric guitars
powerful, layered, often panned wide, providing the main harmonic and melodic drive
driving bassline
round, syncopated, anchoring the groove and adding depth
dynamic drum kit
crisp snare, punchy kick, and expressive fills that shift the intensity between sections
reverb‑treated vocals
male lead voice, clear and emotive, with a slightly strained timbre that conveys longing
subtle synth pads
ambient, low‑level textures that enhance the melancholic mood without overpowering the rock core
Album & artist
ALBUM

Subhuman Race (1995)

The third Skid Row studio album, released on Atlantic Records on March 28, 1995, it turned out to be the last record with singer Sebastian Bach and drummer Rob Affuso. It received positive reviews but sold less than the band's earlier work, arriving during a period when hard rock had lost much of its commercial footing.

All of Subhuman Race
Artist

Skid Row

Skid Row is a heavy metal and hard rock band formed in 1986 in Toms River, New Jersey, by bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Dave Sabo. They built their reputation on aggressive guitar work and the powerful vocals of singer Sebastian Bach, scoring multi-platinum records with their first two albums in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The band has gone through several lineup changes over the decades but has remained active, putting out music into the 2020s.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Eileen" in?

"Eileen" by Skid Row is in E major.

What is the tempo of "Eileen"?

"Eileen" plays at around 115 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Eileen"?

The core progression is E, B♭, F, G, C, and Fsus4, built around the E major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Eileen"?

The recording features distorted electric guitars, driving bassline, dynamic drum kit, subtle synth pads, and reverb‑treated vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Eileen"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Eileen" by Skid Row into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Eileen" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Eileen" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 115 BPM in E major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Eileen" on?

"Eileen" appears on Subhuman Race (1995).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

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It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

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