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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Java Jive" by The Ink Spots in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Java Jive" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Java Jive" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 132 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Java Jive"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Java Jive" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Java Jive"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Java Jive" is in the key of Bb at 132 BPM.
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