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Jack and Diane Chords – Guitar
John Mellencamp’s iconic coming-of-age rock anthem about two American kids doing the best they can. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a steady, bouncy rhythm to match the song’s feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids growin’ up in the heartland
A D A
Jackie’s gonna be a football star
A D A
Diane’s debutante in the back seat of Jackie’s car
A D A
Suckin’ on a chili dog outside the Tastee Freez
A D A
Diane’s sittin’ on Jackie’s lap
A D
He’s got his hands between her knees
A D A
Jackie say, “Hey Diane, let’s run off behind a shady tree
D A
Dribble off those Bobby Brooks
D
Let me do what I please”
Chorus
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
They say, “Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone”
Verse 2
A D A
Now Jack, he’s gonna be a doctor
A D A
And Diane’s a beautician in the town
A D A
And Jack, he sits up drinkin’ all night
A D A
Dreamin’ of that little piece of paradise
A D
Oh, let it rock, let it roll
A
Let the Bible Belt come and save my soul
A D A
Holdin’ on to sixteen as long as you can
A D
Change is comin’ ’round real soon
A
Make us women and men
Chorus
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
They say, “Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone”
Bridge
A D A
Now a young boy walks down the street
A D A
And a young girl waits for him to meet
A D A
And the world turns and the world goes
A D A
And the world turns and the world goes
Verse 3 / Outro
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
Practice tip: Master the simple A to D chord change, as it’s the core of the song. Strum lightly on the “Suckin’ on a chili dog” breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Jack and Diane"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, D and E.
Is "Jack and Diane" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Jack and Diane" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Jack and Diane"?
It was written by John Mellencamp, and released in 1982.
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Jack and Diane Chords – Ukulele
John Mellencamp’s iconic coming-of-age rock anthem about two American kids doing the best they can. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a steady, bouncy rhythm to match the song’s feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids growin’ up in the heartland
A D A
Jackie’s gonna be a football star
A D A
Diane’s debutante in the back seat of Jackie’s car
A D A
Suckin’ on a chili dog outside the Tastee Freez
A D A
Diane’s sittin’ on Jackie’s lap
A D
He’s got his hands between her knees
A D A
Jackie say, “Hey Diane, let’s run off behind a shady tree
D A
Dribble off those Bobby Brooks
D
Let me do what I please”
Chorus
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
They say, “Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone”
Verse 2
A D A
Now Jack, he’s gonna be a doctor
A D A
And Diane’s a beautician in the town
A D A
And Jack, he sits up drinkin’ all night
A D A
Dreamin’ of that little piece of paradise
A D
Oh, let it rock, let it roll
A
Let the Bible Belt come and save my soul
A D A
Holdin’ on to sixteen as long as you can
A D
Change is comin’ ’round real soon
A
Make us women and men
Chorus
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
They say, “Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone”
Bridge
A D A
Now a young boy walks down the street
A D A
And a young girl waits for him to meet
A D A
And the world turns and the world goes
A D A
And the world turns and the world goes
Verse 3 / Outro
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
Practice tip: Master the simple A to D chord change, as it’s the core of the song. Strum lightly on the “Suckin’ on a chili dog” breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Jack and Diane"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, D and E.
Is "Jack and Diane" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Jack and Diane" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Jack and Diane"?
It was written by John Mellencamp, and released in 1982.
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Jack and Diane Chords – Piano
John Mellencamp’s iconic coming-of-age rock anthem about two American kids doing the best they can. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a steady, bouncy rhythm to match the song’s feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids growin’ up in the heartland
A D A
Jackie’s gonna be a football star
A D A
Diane’s debutante in the back seat of Jackie’s car
A D A
Suckin’ on a chili dog outside the Tastee Freez
A D A
Diane’s sittin’ on Jackie’s lap
A D
He’s got his hands between her knees
A D A
Jackie say, “Hey Diane, let’s run off behind a shady tree
D A
Dribble off those Bobby Brooks
D
Let me do what I please”
Chorus
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
They say, “Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone”
Verse 2
A D A
Now Jack, he’s gonna be a doctor
A D A
And Diane’s a beautician in the town
A D A
And Jack, he sits up drinkin’ all night
A D A
Dreamin’ of that little piece of paradise
A D
Oh, let it rock, let it roll
A
Let the Bible Belt come and save my soul
A D A
Holdin’ on to sixteen as long as you can
A D
Change is comin’ ’round real soon
A
Make us women and men
Chorus
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
They say, “Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone”
Bridge
A D A
Now a young boy walks down the street
A D A
And a young girl waits for him to meet
A D A
And the world turns and the world goes
A D A
And the world turns and the world goes
Verse 3 / Outro
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
Practice tip: Master the simple A to D chord change, as it’s the core of the song. Strum lightly on the “Suckin’ on a chili dog” breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Jack and Diane"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, D and E.
Is "Jack and Diane" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Jack and Diane" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Jack and Diane"?
It was written by John Mellencamp, and released in 1982.
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Jack and Diane Chords – Banjo
John Mellencamp’s iconic coming-of-age rock anthem about two American kids doing the best they can. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a steady, bouncy rhythm to match the song’s feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids growin’ up in the heartland
A D A
Jackie’s gonna be a football star
A D A
Diane’s debutante in the back seat of Jackie’s car
A D A
Suckin’ on a chili dog outside the Tastee Freez
A D A
Diane’s sittin’ on Jackie’s lap
A D
He’s got his hands between her knees
A D A
Jackie say, “Hey Diane, let’s run off behind a shady tree
D A
Dribble off those Bobby Brooks
D
Let me do what I please”
Chorus
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
They say, “Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone”
Verse 2
A D A
Now Jack, he’s gonna be a doctor
A D A
And Diane’s a beautician in the town
A D A
And Jack, he sits up drinkin’ all night
A D A
Dreamin’ of that little piece of paradise
A D
Oh, let it rock, let it roll
A
Let the Bible Belt come and save my soul
A D A
Holdin’ on to sixteen as long as you can
A D
Change is comin’ ’round real soon
A
Make us women and men
Chorus
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
They say, “Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone”
Bridge
A D A
Now a young boy walks down the street
A D A
And a young girl waits for him to meet
A D A
And the world turns and the world goes
A D A
And the world turns and the world goes
Verse 3 / Outro
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
Practice tip: Master the simple A to D chord change, as it’s the core of the song. Strum lightly on the “Suckin’ on a chili dog” breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Jack and Diane"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, D and E.
Is "Jack and Diane" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Jack and Diane" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Jack and Diane"?
It was written by John Mellencamp, and released in 1982.
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Jack and Diane Chords – Mandolin
John Mellencamp’s iconic coming-of-age rock anthem about two American kids doing the best they can. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Keep a steady, bouncy rhythm to match the song’s feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids growin’ up in the heartland
A D A
Jackie’s gonna be a football star
A D A
Diane’s debutante in the back seat of Jackie’s car
A D A
Suckin’ on a chili dog outside the Tastee Freez
A D A
Diane’s sittin’ on Jackie’s lap
A D
He’s got his hands between her knees
A D A
Jackie say, “Hey Diane, let’s run off behind a shady tree
D A
Dribble off those Bobby Brooks
D
Let me do what I please”
Chorus
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
They say, “Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone”
Verse 2
A D A
Now Jack, he’s gonna be a doctor
A D A
And Diane’s a beautician in the town
A D A
And Jack, he sits up drinkin’ all night
A D A
Dreamin’ of that little piece of paradise
A D
Oh, let it rock, let it roll
A
Let the Bible Belt come and save my soul
A D A
Holdin’ on to sixteen as long as you can
A D
Change is comin’ ’round real soon
A
Make us women and men
Chorus
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
They say, “Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone”
Bridge
A D A
Now a young boy walks down the street
A D A
And a young girl waits for him to meet
A D A
And the world turns and the world goes
A D A
And the world turns and the world goes
Verse 3 / Outro
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
Practice tip: Master the simple A to D chord change, as it’s the core of the song. Strum lightly on the “Suckin’ on a chili dog” breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Jack and Diane"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, D and E.
Is "Jack and Diane" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Jack and Diane" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Jack and Diane"?
It was written by John Mellencamp, and released in 1982.
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Dtap to play
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Jack and Diane Chords – Harmonica
John Mellencamp’s iconic coming-of-age rock anthem about two American kids doing the best they can. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Keep a steady, bouncy rhythm to match the song’s feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids growin’ up in the heartland
A D A
Jackie’s gonna be a football star
A D A
Diane’s debutante in the back seat of Jackie’s car
A D A
Suckin’ on a chili dog outside the Tastee Freez
A D A
Diane’s sittin’ on Jackie’s lap
A D
He’s got his hands between her knees
A D A
Jackie say, “Hey Diane, let’s run off behind a shady tree
D A
Dribble off those Bobby Brooks
D
Let me do what I please”
Chorus
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
They say, “Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone”
Verse 2
A D A
Now Jack, he’s gonna be a doctor
A D A
And Diane’s a beautician in the town
A D A
And Jack, he sits up drinkin’ all night
A D A
Dreamin’ of that little piece of paradise
A D
Oh, let it rock, let it roll
A
Let the Bible Belt come and save my soul
A D A
Holdin’ on to sixteen as long as you can
A D
Change is comin’ ’round real soon
A
Make us women and men
Chorus
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
A
Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone
They say, “Oh yeah, life goes on
D A
Long after the thrill of livin’ is gone”
Bridge
A D A
Now a young boy walks down the street
A D A
And a young girl waits for him to meet
A D A
And the world turns and the world goes
A D A
And the world turns and the world goes
Verse 3 / Outro
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
A D A
Little ditty ’bout Jack and Diane
A D A
Two American kids doin’ the best they can
Practice tip: Master the simple A to D chord change, as it’s the core of the song. Strum lightly on the “Suckin’ on a chili dog” breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Jack and Diane"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, D and E.
Is "Jack and Diane" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Jack and Diane" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Jack and Diane"?
It was written by John Mellencamp, and released in 1982.