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(Am7)asks me From a phone booth the in cat’s as, Jes sie (Gsus)calls at Five A.
M.
but to (G)tell me how she’s ti (Am7)red
of all of them.
She (Gsus)says, “Ba by, I’ve been think ing ’bout a (Csus2)trail er by the sea.
We could go to Mex i co, seem to you, (Csus2)the cat and me.
We’ll drink te (Csus2)qui la and look for sea shells.
lay you Now, does n’t that sound sweet?” And I (Em7)Jes sie, you (D)al ways (Csus2)do this ev ’ry time I get back on my feet.
(G)Jes sie, paint your pic tures ’bout (G)how it’s gon na be.
(C)By (G)now I should know bet ter, (C)your dreams (D)are nev er free.
(D)But tell (G)me all a bout our lit tle (G)trail er by the sea.
(G)Jes sie, you can al ways sell an y dream to me.
Oh, (G)Jes sie, you can al ways sell an y dream to (G)me.
She (Am7)asks me how a phone booth the in cat’s been.
I say, (Gsus)“Mos es, he’s just fine, but he (G)used to think a bout (Am7)you
of all the time.
She (Gsus)We fin ’ly took your pic tures ’bout a (Csus2)down er off the wall.
Jes sie, how do you al ways seem to know (Csus2)just when to call?” She sings, te (Csus2)“Get your self to geth er.
Bring lay you down Mose and drive real fast.” And And (Em7)lis ten to (D)her prom (Csus2)ise.
I swear to God this time it’s gon na last.
(G)Jes sie, paint your pic tures ’bout (G)how it’s gon na be.
(C)By (G)now I should know bet ter, (C)your dreams (D)are nev er free.
(D)But tell (G)me all a bout our lit tle (G)trail er by the sea.
(G)Jes sie, you can al ways sell an y dream to me.
Oh, (G)Jes sie, you can al ways sell an y dream to (G)me.
She (G)me.
(G)Jes sie, you can al ways sell an y dream to (G)me.
(D)I (G)me.
(G)me.
Jessie — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Jessie" by Joshua Kadison: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 100 BPM.
This arrangement is a lovely way to work on smooth chord transitions in the key of G, and at 100 BPM you have just enough breathing room to think ahead — but not so much that you can fake your way through sloppy hand shifts.
Your left hand uses a mixed bass pattern, so pay special attention to where it alternates between single roots and fuller shapes; isolate that hand first and get comfortable before adding the melody.
The trickiest moments will likely be moving between Gsus4 and G, and catching the color change from Em7 to Am7 — those sevenths need clean, relaxed fingers, so don't tense up reaching for them.
I'd suggest looping the verse section at around 70 BPM until the left hand feels automatic, then bring the right hand in and gradually push toward tempo.
Watch your sustain pedal closely on the Csus2 and D7 spots; lifting late will blur those nice suspensions into mud.
Once this clicks, you'll have real confidence handling suspended and seventh chords in ballad settings — that skill transfers to so many songs you'll learn next.
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About “Jessie”
- What key is "Jessie" by Joshua Kadison played in?
- Jessie 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 "Jessie"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Jessie" 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 "Jessie"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Jessie"?
- "Jessie" was originally performed by Joshua Kadison. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Jessie"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am7, C, Csus2, D, D7, Em, Em7, G, +1 more.
- What other songs by Joshua Kadison can I play here?
- Try "BEAUTIFUL IN MY EYES", "Beautiful In My Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Jessie" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Jessie" by Joshua Kadison. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Jessie" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Jessie" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.