Jumping Jack Flash — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Jumping Jack Flash" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 137 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

One two! I was born in a (C7sus)cross fire hur ri cane. And I howled at my (C7sus)ma in the driv ing rain. But it’s al (Bb)right (F)now, in fact it’s a gas. But it’s al (Bb)right, I’m (F)Jump ing Jack Flash, it’s a (C5)gas, gas, gas. I was raised by a (C7sus)tooth less, beard ed hag. I was schooled with a (C7sus)strap right a cross my back. But it’s al (Bb)right (F)now, in fact it’s a gas. But it’s al (Bb)right, I’m (F)Jump ing Jack Flash, it’s a (C5)gas, gas, gas. I was drowned, I was (C7sus)washed up and left for dead. I fell down to my (C7sus)feet and I saw they bled. Yeah, yeah, I frowned at the (C7sus)crumbs of a crust of bread. (C7sus)Yeah, yeah, yeah, I was crowned with a (C7sus)spike right through my head. (C7sus)Oh, oh, yeah, but it’s al (C)Jump ing Jack Flash, (F7)it’s a (F7)gas. (C)Jump ing Jack Flash, (F7)it’s a (F7)gas. (C)Jump ing Jack Flash, (F7)it’s a (F7)gas. (C)Jump ing Jack Flash, (F7)it’s a (F7)gas.

Try other practice modes:

Falling NotesLead SheetBar SheetSimple Sheet

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
C
Tempo
137 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Jumping Jack Flash" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.