What key is "Hit That Jive Jack" in?

"Hit That Jive Jack" by Diana Krall is in the key of G with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Hit That Jive Jack" 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 "Hit That Jive Jack" 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.

What chords are used in "Hit That Jive Jack"?

This arrangement of "Hit That Jive Jack" uses 42 chords: A7, Abdom, Adom, Am7, Amin, Asus4, B6, Bb6, +34 more.

How long does it take to learn "Hit That Jive Jack" on piano?

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

What other songs by Diana Krall can I play here?

Try "I DON'T KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT YOU", "STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT", "THE GIRL IN THE OTHER ROOM". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(E7)Hit that (Am11)jive, Jack.

(Bm7)Put it in your (E7)pock et ’til (A7)I get back.

(G13)Go in’ down (G13)town to (C7)see a man, and I (D9sus)ain’t got (Em7)time to (Am7)shake your (D7)hand.

(E7)Hit that (A7)jive, Jack.

(Bm7)Put it in your (E7)pock et ’til (A7)I get back.

(G13)Time and time waits (C9)for no man, and I (Dsus)ain’t got time to (D7)shake your hand.

Stand in’ on the (G13sus)cor ner,

all full of jive,

but you know that (A13)you’re my boy, so I’m (Am7)forced to give you five, ja d ya da.

(E7)Hit that (Am11)jive, Jack.

(Bm7)Put it in your (E7)pock et ’til (Am7)I get back.

(G13)Go in’ down (G13)town to (C7)see a man, and I (D9sus)ain’t got (Em7)time to (Am7)shake your (D7)hand.

(E7)Hit that (Am11)jive, Jack.

(Bm7)Put it in your (E7)pock et ’til (A7)I get back.

(G13)Go in’ down (G13)town to (C7)see a man, and I (D9sus)ain’t got (Em7)time to (Am7)shake your (D7)hand.

(E7)Hit that (A7)jive, Jack.

(Bm7)Put it in your (E7)pock et ’til (A7)I get back.

(G13)Time and time waits (C9)for no man, and I (Dsus)ain’t got time to (D7)shake your hand.

Stand in’ on the (G13sus)cor ner,

all full of jive,

but you know that (A13)you’re my boy, so I’m (Am7)forced to give you five, ja d ya da.

(E7)Hit that (Am11)jive, Jack.

(Bm7)Put it in your (E7)pock et ’til (Am7)I get back.

(G13)Go in’ down (G13)town to (C7)see a man, and I (D9sus)ain’t got (Em7)time to (Am7)shake your (D7)hand.

(Bb6)Hit that jive, Jack, ba (Edim7)da da, (Dm7)put it in your (G7)pock et.

(Bb13)Hit that jive, Jack, ba (Edim7)da da, (Bb6)put it in your (Gdim7)pock et.

Ba doo dle ya dop boop (Bb7sus)ba day,

ba doo dle ya dop boop ba day.

Ba doo dle ya dop boop ba day,

ba doo dle ya dop boop (F13sus)ba day.

(D)Hit that (C)jive, Jack.

(Bb13)Put it in your (G)pock et ’til (Cm7)I get back.

(Bb69)Go in’ down (Bb)town to (Eb9)see a man, and I ain’t got time,

I ain’t got time,

I (C9)ain’t got time to (Ebm7)shake your hand, gon na (CN.C.)put it in your pock et ’til I get back.

(Bb6)Hit that jive, Jack.

Hit That Jive Jack by Diana Krall

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Hit That Jive Jack”

What key is "Hit That Jive Jack" in?: "Hit That Jive Jack" by Diana Krall is in the key of G with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Hit That Jive Jack" 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 "Hit That Jive Jack" 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.
What chords are used in "Hit That Jive Jack"?: This arrangement of "Hit That Jive Jack" uses 42 chords: A7, Abdom, Adom, Am7, Amin, Asus4, B6, Bb6, +34 more.
How long does it take to learn "Hit That Jive Jack" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Diana Krall can I play here?: Try "I DON'T KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT YOU", "STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT", "THE GIRL IN THE OTHER ROOM". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.