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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Java Jive" by The Ink Spots: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 132 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 “Java Jive”
- What key is "Java Jive" by The Ink Spots played in?
- Java Jive is arranged in the key of F 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Java Jive" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Java Jive" by The Ink Spots. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Java Jive" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Java Jive" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.