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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Jimmy Mack" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Jimmy Mack" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Jimmy Mack" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Jimmy Mack"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Jimmy Mack" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Jimmy Mack"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Jimmy Mack" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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