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My arms (G)are (D)miss ing you,
my lips (G)feel the (G)same way (A)too.
I tried (G)so (D)hard to be true
like (G)I (D)prom ised to do;
but this boy (G)keeps (D)com ing a round
he’s (D)try ing to wear my (G)re (D)sist ance down.
(G)Hey, (G6)Jim my,
Jim my oh, (D)Jim my Mack, when are you (G)com ing back?
Jim my,
Jim my,
oh, (D)Jim my Mack, you bet ter (G)hur ry back.
My arms (G)are (D)miss ing you,
my lips (G)feel the (G)same way (A)too.
I tried (G)so (D)hard to be true
like (G)I (D)prom ised to do;
but this boy (G)keeps (D)com ing a round he’s (D)try ing to wear my (G)re (D)sist ance down.
(G)Hey, (G6)Jim my,
Jim my
oh, (D)Jim my Mack, when are you (G)com ing back?
Jim my,
Jim my,
oh, (D)Jim my Mack, you bet ter (G)hur ry back.
(G)hur ry back, need your (D)lov ing,
need (G)your (D)lov ing.
(Em7)lov ing.
Hey, (D)Jim my Mack, you (G)bet ter (D)hur ry back.
(D)Jim my Mack, when (G)are you (D)com ing back?
(D)com ing back?
Jimmy Mack — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Jimmy Mack" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 100 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 Mack”
- Why does "Jimmy Mack" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Jimmy Mack".
- What key is "Jimmy Mack" by Martha & The Vandellas played in?
- Jimmy Mack 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 "Jimmy Mack"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Jimmy Mack" 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 Mack"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Jimmy Mack"?
- "Jimmy Mack" was originally performed by Martha & The Vandellas. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Jimmy Mack"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, A7, D, Em, Em7, G, G6.
- What other songs by Martha & The Vandellas can I play here?
- Try "NOWHERE TO RUN", "HEATWAVE", "DANCING IN THE STREET". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Jimmy Mack"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Jimmy Mack".
- Can I see all the notes in "Jimmy Mack"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 100 BPM.
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