I was dream ing of the (D)past
You and my heart was beat ing (Em)fast.
I be gan to lose con (D)trol.
I be gan to lose con (C)trol.
I did n’t mean to hurt you.
I’m sor ry that I made you cry.
Oh, no.
(G)I did n’t (G)want to hurt (Em)you.
I’m just a jea lous (G)guy.
I was feel ing in se (D)cure.
You might not love me an y (Em)more.
I was shiv er ing in (D)side.
I was shiv er ing in (C)side.
I did n’t mean to hurt you.
I’m sor ry that I made you cry.
Oh, no.
(G)I did n’t (G)want to hurt (Em)you.
I’m just a jea lous (G)guy.
(Em)you.
I’m just a jea lous (G)guy, watch out.
I’m just a jea lous (G)guy, look out, babe.
I’m just a jea lous (G)guy.
Jealous Guy by John Lennon
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Jealous Guy" in?
- "Jealous Guy" by John Lennon is in the key of G with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Jealous Guy" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Jealous Guy" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Jealous Guy" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
- Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.