Jealous Guy

by John Lennon
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Lyrics

I was (Em)dream ing of the past

and my heart was beat ing (Em)fast.

I be gan to lose con trol

I be gan to lose con (C)trol.

I did nโ€™t (Dm)mean to hurt you.

Iโ€™m sor ry that

I (B9)made you cry.

Oh no I did nโ€™t mean to hurt (Em)you.

Iโ€™m just a jea lous guy.

(Em)feel in se cure

you might not love me a ny (Em)more.

was shiv er ing in side

was shiv er ing in (C)side.

I did nโ€™t (Dm)mean to hurt you.

Iโ€™m sor ry that

I (B9)made you cry.

Oh no I did nโ€™t mean to hurt (Em)you.

Iโ€™m just a jea lous guy.

Iโ€™m just a jea lous guy watch out.

Iโ€™m just a jea lous guy look out babe.

Iโ€™m just a jea lous guy.

Jealous Guy โ€” Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Jealous Guy" by John Lennon in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key G, 80 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range โ€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About โ€œJealous Guyโ€

Why does the accompaniment for "Jealous Guy" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual โ€” colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Jealous Guy" by John Lennon in?
The backing track is in G at 80 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones โ€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Jealous Guy" with this accompaniment?
Yes โ€” that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Jealous Guy"?
Effectively yes โ€” it's the piano-only backing for "Jealous Guy", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Jealous Guy" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work โ€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Jealous Guy"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Jealous Guy"?
"Jealous Guy" was originally performed by John Lennon. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by John Lennon are available?
Other accompaniments by John Lennon: "Grow Old With Me", "Imagine", "Imagine". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Jealous Guy" as a backing track for singing?
Yes โ€” this is the piano accompaniment for Jealous Guy by John Lennon, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is G; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing โ€” different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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