Java Jive

by The Ink Spots
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Lyrics

(F)I love (Abdim7)ja va, (C7)sweet and hot.

(Gm7)Whoops!

Mis ter (C7)Mo to, I’m a (F)cof fee pot.

Shoot me the pot and I’ll (Bb)pour me a shot, a (F)cup, a cup, a (C7)cup, a cup a (F)cup!

(F)I love (Abdim7)cof fee, (C7)I love tea, (Gm7)I love the (C7)ja va jive and (F)it loves me.

Cof fee and tea and the (Bb)jiv in’ and me, a (F)cup, a cup, a (C7)cup, a cup, a (F)cup!

(F)cup!

Oh, (Bb7)slip me a slug from that won der ful mug, and I’ll cut a rug till I’m (F)snug in the jug.

A (CN.C.)slice of on ion and a raw one.

(C)Draw in’ it one.

(CN.C.)Wait er, wait er, per co la tor!

(F)I love (Abdim7)cof fee, (C7)I love tea, (Gm7)I love the (C7)ja va jive and (F)it loves me.

Cof fee and tea and the (Bb)jiv in’ and me, a (F)cup, a cup, a (C7)cup, a cup, a (F)cup.

Bos ton bean, (F#dim7)soy (C7)bean, (F)li ma bean, (F#dim7)string (C7)bean.

(F)I’m not (F)keen (Bb)for a (Db7)bean un (F)less it is a (Cdim)cheer y cof fee (C7)bean.

Java Jive — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Java Jive" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 132 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Java Jive

Can I play "Java Jive" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Java Jive" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Java Jive" by The Ink Spots played in?
Java Jive is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Java Jive"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Java Jive" 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 "Java Jive"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Java Jive"?
"Java Jive" was originally performed by The Ink Spots. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Ink Spots can I play here?
Try "I DON'T WANT TO SET THE WORLD ON FIRE", "If I Didn't Care", "Java Jive". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Java Jive"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Java Jive" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Java Jive"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Java Jive" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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