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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Jessie" by Joshua Kadison in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Jessie"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Jessie" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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