Jump

by Van Halen
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Jump" 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 C, 140 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Jump

Can I play "Jump" 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 "Jump" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Jump" by Van Halen played in?
Jump is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Jump"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Jump" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Jump"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Jump"?
"Jump" was originally performed by Van Halen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Jump"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Am, Bbm, C, Cpow, Db, Dm, F, +3 more.
What other songs by Van Halen can I play here?
Try "LOVE WALKS IN", "RIGHT NOW", "RUNNIN' WITH THE DEVIL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Jump"?
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. "Jump" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Jump"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Jump" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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