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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Jesse" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 110 BPM.
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About “Jesse”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Jesse" 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. "Jesse" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Jesse" 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. "Jesse" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.
- What chords are in "Jesse"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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