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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Jack And Diane" 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 A, 208 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Jack And Diane”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Jack And Diane"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Jack And Diane". Key of A, 208 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.