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I was (Em)dream ing of the past (D)eyes,
and my heart was beat ing fast.
(Em)more.
I be gan to lose con trol,
I be gan to lose con (C)trol.
I did n’t mean
to hurt (C)you,
I’m sor ry that
I made you cry.
Oh, oh.
I did n’t want to hurt (Em)you,
I’m just a jeal ous (G)guy.
I was (Em)feel ing in se cure, (D)eyes,
you might not love me an y (Em)more.
I was shiv er ing in side,
I was shiv er ing in (C)side.
I did n’t mean
to hurt (C)you,
I’m sor ry that
I made you cry.
Oh, oh.
I did n’t want to hurt (Em)you,
I’m just a jeal ous (G)guy.
(G)guy.
My child, I’m just a jeal ous (G)guy, look out, ba by, I’m just a jeal ous (G)guy.
Jealous Guy — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Jealous Guy" 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 G, 67 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to develop expressive ballad playing at a gentle 67 BPM — slow enough that every note choice matters emotionally.
Your left hand uses block bass patterns, so focus on smooth, quiet weight transfer between chords rather than speed.
The eight chords here live mostly in G major territory, but watch the move to B♭ — that's your biggest hand shift and the moment most students stumble, so isolate that transition and loop it slowly until the reach feels natural.
Also pay attention to the difference between Em and Em6: it's just one note changing, but voicing it cleanly gives the melody its melancholic pull.
Practice hands separately first, especially through sections where D7 resolves to G and G7 moves to C, because those seventh-chord transitions need to feel inevitable, not rushed.
Once you're comfortable, add sustain pedal on each chord change — lift and press right as the new chord lands to keep things warm without blurring.
This is the song that will teach your hands to sit inside a slow tempo with confidence instead of racing to fill silence.
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About “Jealous Guy”
- Can I play "Jealous Guy" 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 "Jealous Guy" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Jealous Guy" by John Lennon played in?
- Jealous Guy is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Jealous Guy"?
- The arrangement plays at 67 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Jealous Guy" 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 "Jealous Guy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Jealous Guy"?
- "Jealous Guy" was originally performed by John Lennon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Jealous Guy"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, C, D, D7, Em, Em6, G, G7.
- What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
- Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Jealous Guy"?
- 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. "Jealous Guy" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Jealous Guy"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Jealous Guy" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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