Jack And Diane

by John Mellencamp
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A (E)lit tle dit ty a bout (D)Jack and Di (E)ane,

two A mer i (E)can kids grow in’ up (D)in the (E)heart (A)land.

Jack, he’s gon na (E)be a (D)foot ball (E)star.

Di ane’s (E)deb u tante back seat (D)of Jack (E)y’s (A)car.

Suck in’ (E)on a chil li dog out (D)side the Tas tee (E)Freez; ment; Di ane (E)sit tin’ on Jack y’s lap.

He’s got his (D)hands be (E)tween her (A)knees.

Jack, he says, (E)“Hey, Di ane, let’s run off be (D)hind a shad y (E)tree; y.” drib ble off (E)those Bob bie Brooks.

Let me (D)do what (E)I (A)please.” But Say he in’, Oh (E)yeah,

(D)life goes (E)on,

long af ter (E)the thrill of (D)liv ing is (E)gone.

Say in’, oh (E)yeah,

(D)life goes (E)on,

long af ter (E)the thrill of (D)liv ing (E)is (A)gone.

Now, walk on.

Jack, he (E)sit back, chil col lects his (D)thoughts for a tee (E)mo ment; scratch es (E)his tin’ on head and does his got his (D)best be (E)James her (A)Dean.

“Well, he then, (E)there, Di ane, we got ta be (D)run off to the (E)cit y.” Di ble ane (E)says, “Ba by, Brooks.

you ain’t (D)miss in’ (E)a (A)thing.” But Jack, he says, Oh (E)yeah,

(D)life goes (E)on,

long af ter (E)the thrill of (D)liv ing is (E)gone.

Say in’, oh (E)yeah,

(D)life goes (E)on,

long af ter (E)the thrill of (D)liv ing (E)is (A)gone.

Now, walk on.

Oh, let it rock,

let it roll,

let the Bi ble Belt come and save my soul.

Hold in’ on to six teen as long as you can;

change is com in’ ’round real soon, make us wom en and men.

A (E)lit tle dit ty a bout (D)Jack and Di (E)ane,

two A mer i (E)can kids do in’ the (D)best that (E)they (A)can.

Jack And Diane — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Jack And Diane" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 208 BPM.

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

About “Jack And Diane”

Can I play "Jack And Diane" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Jack And Diane" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Jack And Diane" by John Mellencamp played in?
Jack And Diane is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Jack And Diane"?
The arrangement plays at 208 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Jack And Diane" 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 "Jack And Diane"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Jack And Diane"?
"Jack And Diane" was originally performed by John Mellencamp. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Jack And Diane"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, C, D, E. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by John Mellencamp can I play here?
Try "I NEED A LOVER", "RAIN ON THE SCARECROW", "CHECK IT OUT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Jack And Diane"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Jack And Diane" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Jack And Diane"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Jack And Diane" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.