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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Jump" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Jump" 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. "Jump" is in C.
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.
Does "Jump" 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. "Jump" is in the key of C at 140 BPM.
What chords are in "Jump"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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