Abc

by The Jackson 5
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Lyrics

Buh, (G)buh, buh, (Cmaj7)buh, buh, boo, buh, (G)buh, buh, buh, (C)buh, buh.

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

(C)Now, now, now I’m gon na (Cmaj7)teach you all a bout an (C)love, dear.

(G)Sit your self (C)down; 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.

(G)Com a, com a, come on let me (C)show you what it’s (Cmaj7)all a bout.

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

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

now er’s gon na (Cmaj7)show you how to get an (C)“A.” dear.

(G)Spell your me (C)you, add the two, (G)lis ten to me, 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.

(G)Com a, com a, come on let me (C)show you what it’s (Cmaj7)all a bout.

Yah,

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, ba by.

Oo, (G)shake it, shake it, ba by, hey.

(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.

Abc — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Abc" by The Jackson 5: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 105 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Abc”

What key is "Abc" by The Jackson 5 played in?
Abc is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Abc"?
The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Abc" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Abc"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Abc"?
"Abc" was originally performed by The Jackson 5. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Abc"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, Cmaj7, G, Gmaj7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Abc" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Abc" by The Jackson 5. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Abc" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Abc" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.