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Jim my, you know
(D)ev ’ry bod y hates you when you’re liv ing off (D6)rock ’n’ roll, so you get high
to night.
And Jim my, you lied.
I (D)won der if you’ll ev er get your self back here a live, so you get high
to night.
’Cause you don’t need no bod y to make it on your own.
You don’t need no bod y, you’d rath er be a lone.
So Jim my gets (C#m7)high
to night,
and Jim my gets (C#m7)high
to night.
I (A)must con fess I’m a real live wire.
(F#m)Jim my, you and me will get a (A7)long a while.
Jim my gets (D)high
to night.
Jim my, you lied.
I’m (D)hop ing that soon, may be life, it don’t pass (D)you by.
So Jim my gets high
to night.
And Jim my, you know
ev ’ry bod y hates you when you’re liv ing off your rock ’n’ roll, so you get high
to night.
’Cause you don’t need no bod y to make it on your own.
You don’t need no bod y, you’d rath er be a lone.
So Jim my gets (C#m7)high
to night,
and Jim my gets (C#m7)high
to night.
(Esus)I (A)must con fess you’re a real live wire.
(F#m)Jim my, you and me will get a (A7)long a while.
So Jim my gets (D)high
to night.
(Bm7)I’ve been (A6)so con fused,
and I just hope it all gets back to you.
So Jim my gets (C#m7)high
to night.
I (A)must ad mit, I’m a real live wire.
(F#m)Jim my, you and me will get a (A7)long a while.
So Jim my gets (D)high
to night.
And I’m hop ing you’ll be (D)all right.
Jim my gets high
(Bm7)to night.
And I’m hop ing you’ll be (D)all right.
Jim my gets high
(Bm7)to night.
Jim my, you know
ev ’ry bod y hates you when you’re liv ing off rock ’n’ roll,
so you get high.
Jimmy Gets High — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Jimmy Gets High" by Daniel Powter: 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 A, 73 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Jimmy Gets High”
- What key is "Jimmy Gets High" by Daniel Powter played in?
- Jimmy Gets High is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Jimmy Gets High"?
- The arrangement plays at 73 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Jimmy Gets High" 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 "Jimmy Gets High"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Jimmy Gets High"?
- "Jimmy Gets High" was originally performed by Daniel Powter. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Jimmy Gets High"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, A6, A7, Bm, Bm7, C#7, C#m7, D, +6 more.
- What other songs by Daniel Powter can I play here?
- Try "BAD DAY", "FREE LOOP", "Bad Day". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Jimmy Gets High" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Jimmy Gets High" by Daniel Powter. 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 "Jimmy Gets High" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Jimmy Gets High" 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.