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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Just Like Jesse James" 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 A, 78 BPM.
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- Can I play "Just Like Jesse James" 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 "Just Like Jesse James" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Just Like Jesse James" by Cher played in?
- Just Like Jesse James 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 "Just Like Jesse James"?
- The arrangement plays at 78 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Just Like Jesse James" 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 "Just Like Jesse James"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Just Like Jesse James"?
- "Just Like Jesse James" was originally performed by Cher. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Just Like Jesse James"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Bm, D, D7, Dmaj7, E, F#m.
- What other songs by Cher can I play here?
- Try "IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME", "WELCOME TO BURLESQUE", "BELIEVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Just Like Jesse James"?
- 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. "Just Like Jesse James" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Just Like Jesse James"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Just Like Jesse James" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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