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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Jump" by Van Halen 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 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 learn "Jump" 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 "Jump" with hands-separate practice in C at 140 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Jump"?
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 "Jump" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Jump"?
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. "Jump" is in the key of C at 140 BPM.

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