Jack
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Capo on 1st fret
C F Am
Jack when we were younger we hung out
F
We were inseparable
C F
But now jack you stole my thunder
Am F
Like my girl became my nemesis
Am F Am
He might be Mr. popularity but
F Am
I wouldn’t wanna change a thing about me
F
Uh oh oh don’t take this as jealousy,
Am C F
Just cause you’re with him and not me
F
He drinks Daniels at the bar,
C
Drives his daddy’s jaguar.
F Bb C
Rocking clothes with wills on the tag
F
Girl he’s all up on your face
C
Wanna put him in his place
F Bb C
But right now I'd rather be Jack
F
Saying look can’t you see
C
He’s a dick compared to me
F Bb C
You should know he ain't really all that
F
I still need you in my world
C
But he's got you as his girl
F Bb C
And that's why I'd rather be Jack
C F
I can't delete his story,
Am F
Wipe your smile from my memory,
C F
And forget you ever crushed me
Am F
By sleeping with the enemy
Am F Am
I think he's just another wannabe so
F Am
I wouldn't wanna change a single thing about me
F Am
Oh Oh, you need to take this personally, cause
C F
You're with him and not me
F
He drinks Daniels at the bar,
C
Drives his daddy’s jaguar.
F Bb C
Rocking clothes with wills on the tag
F
Girl he’s all up on your face
C
Wanna put him in his place
F Bb C
But right now I'd rather be Jack
F
Saying look can’t you see
C
He’s a dick compared to me
F Bb C
You should know he ain't really all that
F
I still need you in my world
C
But he's got you as his girl
F Bb C
And that's why I'd rather be Jack
F C
So when you get tired of the same old lines,
G
same old faces, places,
Am G F
There's always somewhere you can run
C
Pretty soon you will work it out
G
And I will be right here waiting,
Right here waiting 'cause
F C G
Jack, Jack is not the right guy for,
Am G F
Jack, Jack is not the right guy for you
C G
Jack, Jack is not the right guy for you 2x
F
He drinks Daniels at the bar,
C
Drives his daddy’s jaguar.
F Bb C
Rocking clothes with wills on the tag
F
Girl he’s all up on your face
C
Wanna put him in his place
F Bb C
But right now I'd rather be Jack
F
Saying look can’t you see
C
He’s a dick compared to me
F Bb C
You should know he ain't really all that
F
I still need you in my world
C
But he's got you as his girl
F Bb C
And that's why I'd rather be Jack
How to play Jack
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.