What key is "Abc" in?

"Abc" by The Jackson 5 is in the key of G with a tempo of 184 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Abc" 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 "Abc" 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 "Abc" on piano?

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

What other songs by The Jackson 5 can I play here?

Try "I WANT YOU BACK/ABC/ THE LOVE YOU SAVE", "THE LOVE YOU SAVE", "MAYBE TOMORROW". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Buh, (G)buh, buh, buh, (C)buh, boo, buh, (G)buh, buh, buh, (C)buh, buh.

You (G)went ing to school to (C)learn, me girl, things you (G)nev er, nev er knew be (C)fore, like (G)I be fore E ex cept (C)love af ter C and why (G)two plus two makes four.

(C)Now, now, now I’m gon na (C)teach you (Gmaj7)all a bout an (C)love, dear.

(G)Sit your self down; (C)take a seat; (G)all you got ta do is re (C)peat af ter me: (G)A B C, eas y as (G)1 2 3, ah, sim ple as (G)do, re, mi, A B C, (G)1 2 3, ba by, (C)you and me, girl.

(G)A B C, eas y as (G)1 2 3, ah, sim ple as (G)do re mi, A B C, (G)1 2 3, (ba by) (C)you and me, girl.

(C)Come on, let me (G)love you just a lit tle bit.

(G)I’m gon na teach you how to sing it (G)out.

Com a, com a, come on let me (C)show you what it’s all a bout.

(G)Read ing and writ ing, (C)’rith me tic are the (G)branch es of the learn ing (C)tree.

With (G)out be the roots of a (C)love ev ’ry day, girl, your (G)ed u ca tion ain’t (C)com plete.

now er’s gon na (C)show you (Gmaj7)how to get an (C)A.

dear.

(G)Spell your me you (C)add the two, (G)lis ten to ta ba by, that’s (C)all you got ta (G)A B C, eas y as (G)1 2 3, ah, sim ple as (G)do, re, mi, A B C, (G)1 2 3, ba by, (C)you and me, girl.

(G)A B C, eas y as (G)1 2 3, ah, sim ple as (G)do re mi, A B C, (G)1 2 3, (ba by) (C)you and me, girl.

(C)Come on, let me (G)love you just a lit tle bit.

(G)I’m gon na teach you how to sing it (G)out.

Com a, com a, come on let me (C)show you what it’s all a bout.

Yeah,

sit down, girl.

I think I love you.

No, get up, girl.

Show me what you can do.

(G)Shake it, shake it, (C)ba by (come on, now), (G)shake it, shake it, (C)ba by, oo, (G)shake it, shake it, (C)ba by (hey).

(C)you and me, girl.

Abc by The Jackson 5

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 184 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Abc”

What key is "Abc" in?: "Abc" by The Jackson 5 is in the key of G with a tempo of 184 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Abc" 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 "Abc" 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 "Abc" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Jackson 5 can I play here?: Try "I WANT YOU BACK/ABC/ THE LOVE YOU SAVE", "THE LOVE YOU SAVE", "MAYBE TOMORROW". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.