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Some thing’s up with Jack, (Cm)some thing’s up with Jack.
(Cm)Don’t know if we’re ev er going to get him back.
He’s all a lone up there, (G7)locked a way in side.
(Cm)Nev er says a word.
(G)Hope he has n’t died!
(Cm)Some thing’s up with Jack!
(G)Some thing’s up with Jack!
(Cm)Christ mas time is buzz ing (G7)in my skull.
Will it let me be?
I (Cm)can not tell.
(Cm)There’re so man y things I (Bb7)can not grasp.
When I think I’ve got it, (Eb)then at last
through my bon y fin gers (G7)it does slip
like a snow flake in a (Cm)fier y grip.
Some thing here I’m (Cm)not quite get ting.
(Cm)Though I try, I (Cm)keep for get ting.
(Fm)Like a mem ’ry, (D7)long since past.
(G)Here in an in stant, (G)gone in a flash.
(Cm)What does it mean?
(G)What does it mean?
(Cm)In these lit tle bric a brac, a (Ab7)se cret’s wait ing (D7)to be cracked.
These (G7)dolls and toys con (Ebdim7)fuse me so, con (G7)found it all, I (Cm)love it though.
(Ebm)Sim ple ob jects, (Ebm)noth ing more.
But (Ebm)some thing’s hid den (Ebm)through a door, (Abm)though I do not (F7)have the key.
(Bb)Some thing’s here I (Bb)can not see.
(Bb)What does it mean?
(Bb)What does it mean?
What does it mean?
I’ve (Ebm)read these Christ mas books so (Bb7)man y times.
I know the sto ries and I (Ebm)know the rhymes.
I know the Christ mas car ols (Db)all by heart.
My (Db7)skull’s so full it’s tear ing (Gb)me a part.
As of ten as I’ve read them, (Bb7)some thing’s wrong.
So hard to put my bon y (Ebm)fin ger on.
Or per haps it’s (Ebm)real ly not as (Ebm)deep as I’ve been (Ebm)led to think.
(Abm)Am I try ing (F7)much too hard?
Of (Bb)course!
I’ve been too (Bb7)close to see!
The (Bb)an swer’s right in (Bb)front of me!
(Bb7)Right in front of me!
It’s (Em)sim ple, real ly.
(Em)Ver y clear, like (Em)mu sic drift ing (Em)in the air, in (Am)vis i ble but (F#7)ev ’ry where.
(B7)Just be cause I (B7)can not see it, (B7)does n’t mean I (B7)can’t be lieve it.
You (Em6)know, I think this Christ mas thing is (F#)not as trick y as it seems.
And (B7)why should they have (Bbdim7)all the fun?
It (B7)should be long to (Em)an y one.
Not (Gm)an y one, in fact, but me!
Why, (F)I could make a Christ mas tree.
And (B)there’s no rea son I can find I (C#dim7)could n’t han dle Christ mas time.
I (B)bet I could im (Em6)prove it too!
And (B7)that’s ex act ly what I’ll (Em)do!
Jack's Obsession — Simple Sheet Music
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"Jack's Obsession" 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 C, 132 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's Obsession”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Jack's Obsession"?
- 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's Obsession" by Danny Elfman played in?
- Jack's Obsession is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Jack's Obsession"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Jack's Obsession" 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's Obsession"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Jack's Obsession"?
- "Jack's Obsession" was originally performed by Danny Elfman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Jack's Obsession"?
- This arrangement uses 31 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abdim, Abm, Am, B, B7, Bb, +23 more.
- 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.
- 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's Obsession". Key of C, 132 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.