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Jes se, come home.
There’s a (G)hole in the bed where we (Gm)slept;
now it’s grow ing (A7sus)cold.
Hey, (Dm)Jes se, your face in the (Dm)place where we lay by the hearth
all a part,
it (C)hangs on my (E7)heart, and I’m (A7)keep ing the light on the (Dm)stairs.
No, I’m not scared.
I wait for (C)you.
Hey, (Dm)Jes se, I’m (G7)lone ly, come (C6)home.
Jes se, the floors and the boards
re call ing your (Gm)steps,
and I re mem ber, (A7sus)too.
All the (Dm)pic tures are fad ing and (Dm)shad ed in grey, but I (G7)still set a place on the (C)ta ble at (E7)noon, and I’m (A7)leav ing the light on the (Dm)stairs.
No, I’m not scared.
I wait for (C)you.
Hey, (Dm)Jes se, I’m (G7)lone ly, come (C6)home.
Jes se, the spread on the (G)bed
is like when you (Gm)left.
I’ve kept it up for (A7sus)you.
All the (Dm)blues and the greens have been (Dm)re cent ly cleaned and it’s (G7)seem ing ly new.
Hey, (C)Jess, me and (E7)you, we’ll (A7)swal low the light on the (Dm)stairs,
we’ll do up my hair
and sleep un a (C)ware.
Hey, (Dm)Jes se, I’m so (G7)lone ly, come (Csus2)home.
Jesse — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Jesse" 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 C, 110 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Jesse”
- Can I play "Jesse" 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 "Jesse" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Jesse" by Janis Ian played in?
- Jesse 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 "Jesse"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Jesse" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Jesse"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Jesse"?
- "Jesse" was originally performed by Janis Ian. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Jesse"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A7, C, C6, Csus2, Dm, E7, G, G7, +1 more.
- What other songs by Janis Ian can I play here?
- Try "AT SEVENTEEN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Jesse"?
- 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. "Jesse" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Jesse"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Jesse" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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