Jessie's Girl

by Rick Springfield
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Lyrics

Jes (D)long sie (A)is a (Bm)friend;

yeah, I know seem he’s (A)been a (Bm)good friend of (G)mine.

You know, But late ly some (A)thing’s changed; (Bm)y it ain’t (G)hard to de fine: Jes sie’s na got him self (A)a girl and I (G)wan na make (A)her mine.

(D)moot.

And she’s watch in’ (A)him with (Bm)those eyes,

and she’s lov in’ him (A)with that bod y, (G)I just (A)know it!

(Yeah) and he’s hold in’ (A)her in (Bm)his arms late, late (A)at night.

You know I wish that I had (D)Jes sie’s girl.

I wish that I had (D)Jes sie’s girl.

Where (A)can I (D)find a wom an like (A)that?

I’ll play a (D)long with (A)the cha (Bm)rade;

there does n’t seem to (A)be a (Bm)rea son to (G)change.

You know, I feel ly so (A)thing’s dirt (Bm)y when they (G)start talk in’ cute; I sie’s na tell her that (A)I love her, but (G)the point is (A)prob ’ly (D)moot.

’Cause she’s watch in’ (A)him with (Bm)those eyes,

and she’s lov in’ him (A)with that bod y, (G)I just (A)know it!

(Yeah) and he’s hold in’ (A)her in (Bm)his arms late, late (A)at night.

You know I wish that I had (D)Jes sie’s girl.

I wish that I had (D)Jes sie’s girl.

Where (A)can I (D)find a wom an like (A)that?

I’ll play a wom an like (A)that?

Like (D)Jes sie’s girl,

I wish that I had (D)Jes sie’s girl.

Where (A)can I (D)find a (G)wom an...

Where (A)can I (D)find a wom an like (A)that?

And I (D)look in the (A)mir ror all the time

won d’rin’ (D)what she don’t (A)see

in me.

Yeah, act in’ (D)fun ny and (A)cool

with the lines, ain’t that the (D)way that’s sup (A)posed

to be?

Tell me where (A)can I (D)find a

wom an like (A)that?

You know I wish that I had (D)Jes sie’s girl.

I wish that I had (D)Jes sie’s girl.

I want (D)Jes sie’s girl.

Where (A)can I (D)find a wom an like (A)that?

Like (D)Jes sie’s girl.

I wish that I had (D)Jes sie’s girl.

I want (D)Jes sie’s girl.

Where (A)can I (D)find a wom an like (A)that?

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Jessie's Girl — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield: 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 D, 134 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Jessie's Girl”

What key is "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield played in?
Jessie's Girl is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Jessie's Girl"?
The arrangement plays at 134 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Jessie's Girl" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Jessie's Girl"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Jessie's Girl"?
"Jessie's Girl" was originally performed by Rick Springfield. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Jessie's Girl"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, Bm, C, D, G.
Is there a karaoke version of "Jessie's Girl" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield. 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's Girl" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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's Girl" 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.