Jack's Lament (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)

by Danny Elfman
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Lyrics

There are (Am)few who’d de (E)ny at what I (C)do I am the (F#m9)best, for my (F)tal ents are re (E)nowned far and (Dm)wide.

When it (B)comes to sur (Am)pris es on a (B)moon lit night, I ex (B7)cel with out ev er e ven (E)try ing.

With the (Dm)slight est lit tle (A7)ef fort of my (Dm)ghost like (Edim7)charms, I have (Dm)seen grown men give out a (Eb)shriek.

With the (Gdim)wave of my (Dm)hand and a (Dm)well placed moan, I have (Dm)swept the ver y (A7)brav est off their (Dm)feet.

Yet (A7)year af ter (Bbm)year, it’s the (Eb)same rou (Bbm)tine, and I (A)grow so wea ry of the (G#dim7)sound of (A)screams.

And (Fdim7)I,

(Dm)Jack, the (CN.C.)Pump kin King, have (Bb)grown so (A)tir ed of the (G#dim)same old (A)thing.

Oh, (Ebdim)some where (Gm)deep in (A)side of these (Em)bones, an (Am6)emp ti (Em)ness be (Am6)gan to (Em)grow.

There’s (Ebdim)some thing (Gm)out there, (Am)far from my (Em)home, a (Am6)long ing (Em)that I’ve (B)nev er (Em)known.

I’m a mas ter of (B)fright and a (G)de mon of (C#m9)light, and I’ll (C)scare you right (B)out of your (Am)pants.

To a (F#)guy in Ken (Gdim7)tuck y, I’m (F#)Mis ter Un luck y and I’m (F#7)known through out Eng land and (B)France.

And (Am)since I am (G#dim)dead, I can (Am)take off my (G#dim)head to re (Am)cite Shake spear

(Bb)ta

No (Ddim7)an i mal, no (Am)man can (E7)scream like I (Am)can with fu ry of my re ci (Am)ta

But (E7)who

(Fm)here would (Adim7)ev er un der stand that the (E7)Pump kin King with the (Am)skel e ton (E)grin would (Am)tire of his crown?

If they (F#m)on ly un der stood, he’d (D)give it all (C#)up if he (F#m)on ly (C#)could.

Oh, (Ebdim)there’s an (Gm)emp ty (A7)place in my (Em)bones that (Am6)calls out (Em)for some (Am6)thing un (Em)known.

The (Ebdim)fame and (Gm)praise come (A)year af ter (Em)year, does (Am6)noth ing (Edim7)for these (B7)emp ty (Em)tears.

Jack's Lament (From The Nightmare Before Christmas) — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Jack's Lament (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 92 BPM.

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

About “Jack's Lament (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)”

Where are the chord symbols for "Jack's Lament (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Jack's Lament (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)" is in A.
What key is "Jack's Lament (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)" by Danny Elfman played in?
Jack's Lament (From The Nightmare Before Christmas) 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's Lament (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Jack's Lament (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)" 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 "Jack's Lament (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Jack's Lament (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)"?
"Jack's Lament (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)" was originally performed by Danny Elfman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Danny Elfman can I play here?
Try "KIDNAP THE SANDY CLAWS", "THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS", "THIS IS HALLOWEEN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Jack's Lament (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Jack's Lament (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)" is in the key of A at 92 BPM.
What chords are in "Jack's Lament (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.