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Now ac Smack wa (C)ter Jack, ture he for bought a shot gun,
’cause he
they was (C)in the (G)mood for a lit tle (C)sur con fron ta tion.
He just a let it all hang loose,
he did n’t (C7)think a bout the noose;
he could n’t (D)take no more a buse, so he shot down the con gre ga tion.
You can’t (D)talk
to a (Em)man
with a shot gun (Em7)in his (C)hand.
Now ac Big
Jim, (C)the chief, ture stood n’t law and or der.
He called
they for (C)old the (G)guard to come lit and (C)sur round the bor der.
You know the From his bull dog mouth,
he as he (C7)led the pos se south,
and came the (D)cry, “We’ve to to clean up the streets down the con gre ga tion.
You can’t (D)talk
to a (Em)man
with a shot gun (Em7)in his (C)hand.
for our wives and our daugh ters.”
You can’t (D)talk to a (Em)man
with a shot gun (Em)in his (C)hand.
for the un der tak er.
You can’t (D)talk to a (Em)man
with a (D)shot gun (Em7)in his (C)hand,
a (C7)shot gun in his hand.
(G)Smack wa ter Jack bought a shot gun.
Yeah!
Smack wa ter Jack bought (C)a shot gun.
(C)Yeah!
(G)Smack wa ter Jack bought a shot gun.
Yeah!
Smack wa ter Jack bought (C)a shot gun.
(C)Yeah!
Smackwater Jack — Simple Sheet Music
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"Smackwater 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 G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Smackwater Jack”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Smackwater 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 "Smackwater Jack" by Carole King played in?
- Smackwater Jack is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Smackwater Jack"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Smackwater Jack" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Smackwater Jack"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Smackwater Jack"?
- "Smackwater Jack" was originally performed by Carole King. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Carole King can I play here?
- Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE". 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 "Smackwater Jack". Key of G, 100 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.