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(Bbm)What have I (Bbsus)done?
(Bbm)What have I (Bbsus)done?
(Bbm)How could (Ab)I (Bbm)be so (Ab)blind?
(Em)All is (Csus)lost.
(Em)Where was (Fm)I?
(Bbm)Spoiled (Fm)all, (Bbm)spoiled (Fm)all, (Gb)ev ’ry (Fm)thing’s (Gb)gone all (F)wrong.
(Bbm)What have I (Bbsus)done?
(Bbm)What have I (Ebm)done?
(Bbm)Find a deep (Bbdim)cave to hide (Adim)in.
(Bbm)In a (Dbm)mil lion (Gb)years they’ll (Adim)find me, (Gm)on ly dust (Ebdim7)and a (D)plaque (CN.C.)that reads “Here lies (Dsus)poor (D7)old (Gm)Jack!”
But I (Am)nev er in tend ed all this (E)mad ness, nev er.
And (Em)no bod y real ly un der (Cm)stood, (well how could they?) that (C#m)all I ev er want ed was to bring them some thing great.
(CN.C.)Why does noth ing ev er turn out like it should?
(F#7)Well, (Bm)what the (G)heck, I went and (Em)did my (F#7)best.
And, by (G#m)God, I real ly tast ed some thing (D#)swell.
For a (C#m)mo ment, (F#m6)why, I e ven (Gdim7)touched the (Ab)sky.
And at (Bbm)least I left some (F7)sto ries they can (Bbm)tell.
I did!
And, for the (F7)first time (Gb)since I don’t re (Abm)mem ber (Gdim7)when, I’d felt (Bbm)just like my (Cdim7)old bon y (Bbm)self a (F7)gain.
And (Gdim7)I, (Bbm)Jack, (CN.C.)the Pump kin King!
(CN.C.)And I (Am)just can’t (B7)wait un til next (F)Hal low (E)een ’cause I’ve (F#m)got some new i (Fm)de as that will (Am)real ly make them (Fm)scream.
And, by (Bbm)God, I’m (Gdim7)real ly gon na (Bbm)give it all my (Gm)might!
I (Bbdim7)hope there’s still (B)time to (Em)set thing’s (Ebdim7)right!
Poor Jack — Simple Sheet Music
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"Poor Jack" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of A, 105 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 “Poor Jack”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Poor Jack"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Poor Jack" by Danny Elfman played in?
- Poor Jack 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 "Poor Jack"?
- The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Poor Jack" 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 "Poor Jack"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Poor Jack"?
- "Poor Jack" was originally performed by Danny Elfman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Poor Jack"?
- This arrangement uses 39 chords: Ab, Abm, Adim, Adim7, Am, B, B7, Bbdim, +31 more.
- What other songs by Danny Elfman can I play here?
- Try "KIDNAP THE SANDY CLAWS", "THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS", "THIS IS HALLOWEEN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Poor Jack". Key of A, 105 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.