Jimmy Gets High

by Daniel Powter
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Jimmy Gets High" by Daniel Powter in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “Jimmy Gets High

Can I learn "Jimmy Gets High" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Jimmy Gets High" with hands-separate practice in A at 73 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Jimmy Gets High"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Jimmy Gets High" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Jimmy Gets High"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Jimmy Gets High" is in the key of A at 73 BPM.

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