I get up,
and noth ing (G)gets me down.
You got it tough.
I seen the tough est (G)soul a round.
And I know,
ba by, just (G)how you feel.
You got to roll
(C)with the (F)punch es to get (G)to what’s real.
Ah, can’t you (Am)see me stand ing here?
I got my back a gainst the rec ord ma chine.
I ain’t the worst that you’ve seen.
Ah, can’t you see what I mean?
Ah, might as well jump.
Might as well and jump.
(Gsus)Go a head and jump.
Go a (G)head and jump.
How old (G)are you?
(C)Who said that?
Ba by, how (G)you been?
(Gsus)You say you don’t know.
(C)You won’t (F)know un til (G)you be gin.
So can’t you
Go a (G)head and jump.
Jump!
(Gsus)Might as well jump.
Go a (G)head and jump.
(Gsus)Might as well jump.
Go a (G)head and jump.
(Gsus)Might as well jump.
Jump by Van Halen
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Jump”
- What key is "Jump" in?
- "Jump" by Van Halen is in the key of C with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Jump" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Jump" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Jump"?
- This arrangement of "Jump" uses 11 chords: Ab, Am, Bbm, C, Cpow, Db, Dm, F, +3 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Jump" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Van Halen can I play here?
- Try "LOVE WALKS IN", "RIGHT NOW", "RUNNIN' WITH THE DEVIL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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