Lyrics
You’re (A)strut tin’ in to town like you’re (E)sling in’ a gun, just a (D)small town dude with a (E)big cit y at ti tude.
Hon ey, are ya (E)look in’ for some trou ble to night?
Well, al right.
You (A)think you’re so bad, drive the (E)wom en folk wild, (D)shoot ’em all down with a (E)flash of your pear ly smile.
Hon ey, but you (E)met your match to night.
Oh, that’s right.
You think you’ll (F#m)knock me off my feet ’til I’m (A)flat on the floor, ’til my (Bm)heart is cry in’ In dian and I’m (D)beg gin’ for more.
So (D)come on, ba by, come on, ba by, (D)come on, ba by, show me what that (D)load ed gun is for.
If you can (A)give it, I can (E)take it.
’Cause if this (D)heart is gon na break, it’s gon na (E)take a lot to break it.
I know to night
some bod y’s (D)gon na win the fight.
So if you’re (A)so tough, come on and (E)prove it.
Your heart is (F#m)down for the count and you know you’re gon na lose it.
To night you’re gon na (E)go down in flames,
just like Jes se James.
You’re an (A)out law lov er and I’m (E)af ter your hide.
Well, you (D)ain’t so strong, won’t be (D)long ’til your hands are tied.
To night I’m gon na (E)take you in, dead or a live, that’s (E)right.
You (A)break the laws of love in the (E)name of de sire, take (D)ten steps back, ’cause I’m (D7)read y, ba by, aim and fire.
Ba by, there’s no (E)where you gon na run to night.
Ooh, that’s (E)right.
Well, you’ve (F#m)had your way with love, but it’s the (A)end of the day.
Now a (Bm)team of wild hors es could n’t (D)drag your heart a way.
So (D)come on, ba by, come on, ba by, (D)come on, ba by, you know there ain’t (D)noth in’ left to say.
If you can (A)give it, I can (E)take it.
’Cause if this (D)heart is gon na break, it’s gon na (E)take a lot to break it.
I know to night
some bod y’s (D)gon na win the fight.
So if you’re (A)so tough, come on and (E)prove it.
Your heart is (F#m)down for the count, and you know you’re gon na lose it.
To night you’re gon na (E)go down in flames,
just like (E)Jes se James.
You think you’ll (F#m)knock me off my feet ’til I’m (A)flat on the floor, ’til my (Bm)heart is cry in’ In dian and I’m (D)beg gin’ for more.
So (D)come on, ba by, come on, ba by, (D)come on, ba by, come on.
If you can To night you’re gon na (E)go down in flames,
(Dmaj7)just like Jes se James.
To night you’re gon na (E)go down in flames,
(Dmaj7)just like Jes se James.
I’m gon na (E)shoot you down, Jes se James.
Just Like Jesse James by Cher
Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 78 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Just Like Jesse James”
- What key is "Just Like Jesse James" in?
- "Just Like Jesse James" by Cher is in the key of A with a tempo of 78 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Just Like Jesse James" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Just Like Jesse James" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.