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We can share the (F#m)wom en, we can share the wine.
ly.
We can share what (Bm)we got of yours, ’cause we (A)done shared all of (E)mine.
Keep on roll in’; just a mile of to (C#m)go.
Fe,
Keep on roll in’, (Bm)my old Chey (D)bud dy.
You’re (A)mov in’ much too (E)slow.
I just jumped the watch man
right out side the fence.
Took his rings, four bucks in change.
Ain’t that heav en (E7)sent?
There Hurts my ears to lis ten, hide, Shan non.
Burns my eyes to see.
Cut down a man in cold blood, Shan non; you might as well be me.
We used to (Bm)play for sil ver; now we play for (E)life.
And one’s for (Bm)sport and one’s for (A)blood at the point of a knife.
And now the (Bm)die has shak en, now the die must (E)fall.
There ain’t a (Bm)win ner in the game.
go.
He don’t go home dy, with all, in’ not with (D)all.
Leav in’ Tex as, (F#m)fourth en, day can of the Ju ly.
Sun so hot, the (Bm)clouds got so low, ’cause the (A)ea gles filled the (E)sky.
Catch the De troit Light nin’ out of San (C#m)ta Fe,
the Great North ern (Bm)out of Chey (D)enne, dy.
from (A)sea to shin ing (E)sea.
Got ta go to Tul sa,
first train we can ride.
Got ta set tle one old score,
one small point of (E7)pride.
There ain’t a place a man can hide, Shan non, will him from the sun.
Cut Ain’t a bed can give us rest now; you keep us on the run.
We Jack to (Bm)Straw from Wich i ta his bud dy (E)down
and dug for (Bm)him and one’s a (A)shal low grave and his bod y
And Half a (Bm)mile from Tuc son, by the morn in’ (E)light,
one man a (Bm)gone and an er to go.
My old go bud dy, you’re mov in’ much too (D)slow.
We can share the (F#m)wom en, we can share the wine.
Jack Straw — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Jack Straw" 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 E, 110 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 Straw”
- Can I play "Jack Straw" 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 Straw" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Jack Straw" by Grateful Dead played in?
- Jack Straw is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Jack Straw"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Jack Straw" 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 Straw"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Jack Straw"?
- "Jack Straw" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Jack Straw"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, B, Bm, C#m, D, E, E7, Esus4, +4 more.
- What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
- Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Jack Straw"?
- 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 Straw" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Jack Straw"?
- 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 Straw" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.