Hit That Jive Jack

by Diana Krall
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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.

(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.

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

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Free karaoke for "Hit That Jive Jack" by Diana Krall: 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, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Hit That Jive Jack”

What key is "Hit That Jive Jack" by Diana Krall played in?
Hit That Jive Jack 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 "Hit That Jive Jack"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hit That Jive Jack" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Hit That Jive Jack"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hit That Jive Jack"?
"Hit That Jive Jack" was originally performed by Diana Krall. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hit That Jive Jack"?
This arrangement uses 42 chords: A7, Abdom, Adom, Am7, Amin, Asus4, B6, Bb6, +34 more.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Hit That Jive Jack" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hit That Jive Jack" by Diana Krall. 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 "Hit That Jive Jack" 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 "Hit That Jive Jack" 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.