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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Java Jive" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Java Jive" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Java Jive" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "Java Jive" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Java Jive" is in the key of Bb at 132 BPM.
- What chords are in "Java Jive"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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