Hit That Jive Jack

by Diana Krall
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(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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Hit That Jive Jack" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Hit That Jive Jack"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Hit That Jive Jack". Key of G, 140 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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