Jack and Jill – Guitar Chords, Tabs, Sheet Music for Guitar, Printable PDF

“Jack and Jill” (also sometimes referred to as “Jack and Gill”) is a traditional English nursery rhyme which dates back at least to the 18th century.

The phrase of the two names suggests, possibly, a romantically attached couple, as in the proverb “A good Jack makes a good Jill”. Jill or Gill had come to mean a young girl or a sweetheart by the end of the Middle Ages. Today the song is often used as a love song for kids.

On this page you can find Guitar Chords and Tabs followed by an Easy Guitar Sheet Music with notes and tablature. See also our Printable PDF file for free download.

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Guitar Chords and Tabs in C

“Jack and Jill” is an easy 3-chord song in a major key. We suggest the key of C major (and, alternatively, the key of G major as you can see next). To play the tune in C one must be familiarized with the full “barré” technique for the F Chord. You could as well replace it with D minor. The remaining C and G chords are essential for beginners.

The melody range that results when singing in the key of C is a 10th from C4 to E5 (see on the Music Sheet in C following) which we find a bit compelling for most children’s voice pitch. Nonetheless, you could use a capo to transpose to C#, D, Eb, or E major by placing it respectively on fret I, II, III, or IV.

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Guitar Chords and Tabs in G

As mentioned above, we also suggest the key of G major, as all three chords G, D and C are essential for beginners.

Accordingly, the melody range extends to a tenth of G4 – B5 (see on the Music Sheet in G following), and calls for some practice to get to the B note above staff. However, it is perfect for bass voices if sung an octave lower. Nevertheless, you could use a capo to transpose to G#, A, Bb, or B major by placing it respectively on fret I, II, III, or IV.

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Easy Guitar Sheet Music with Notes, Chords & Tablature in C

This is a simple transcription for guitar with recommended fingering. The tune is great for guitar beginners – actually one can play it within the first week of guitar lessons! The left hand is super easy with notes on the 1^st position and up to the 3^rdfret; fingers 1, 2 and 3 are used.

The piece is also good for right hand mobility and control, as one can practice the apoyando technique with i-m.

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Easy Guitar Sheet Music with Notes, Chords & Tablature in G

This is a simple transcription for guitar with accompanying bass and recommended fingering. As said above, the piece is great for guitar beginners.

Regarding the left hand, you will practice the notes on positions 1^st to 5th and up to the 7^thfret; fingers 1, 2 and 3 are used. The piece can be useful for the introduction of the B note (1^st string – 7^th fret) – see on measure 4. It is also good for right hand mobility and control, as one can practice the apoyando technique with i-m.

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