Other arrangements of One Jump Ahead
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Got ta keep one jump a (Bb7)head of the bread (A7)line.
One swing a (Gm7)head of the sword.
I steal (Db)on ly what I (C)can’t af ford.
And that’s (A)ev ’ry thing.
One jump a (Bb7)head of the law (A7)men.
That’t all, and (Gm7)that’s of no joke.
These guys I’ll (Db)don’t ap pre ci (C)ate I’m (F)broke.
(Bb)Riff (C7)raff!
(Bb)Street (C7)rat!
(Dm)Scoun (F)drel!
(F)Take that!
(Gm)Just (C7)a (Gm7)lit (C)tle (Fsus)snack, (F)guys.
(Em7)Rip him (A)o pen, (Dsus)take (Dm)it (A)back, (Dm)guys.
(Bb7)I can take a hint, got ta face the facts.
(E7)I could use a friend or (A)two!
True!
(Dm)Oh, it’s sad, A lad din’s hit the bot tom.
(Dm)He’s be come a one man rise in (G9)crime.
(Cm)I’d blame par ents ’cept he has n’t got ’em.
(E7)Got ta eat to live, got ta steal to eat.
Tell you all a bout it when I got the (A)time.
(E7)oth er wise we’d get a (A)long.
Wrong!
One jump a (C7)head of the hoof (B7)beats.
One hop a (A7)head of the hump.
One trick a (Eb7)head of dis as (D7)ter.
They’re quick, but (E7)I’m much fast er.
Here goes, (C)bet ter throw my hand in, wish me hap py land in’.
All I got ta do is (CN.C.)jump.
One Jump Ahead — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "One Jump Ahead" 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 D, 200 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “One Jump Ahead”
- Can I play "One Jump Ahead" 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 "One Jump Ahead" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "One Jump Ahead" by Alan Menken played in?
- One Jump Ahead is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "One Jump Ahead"?
- The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "One Jump Ahead" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "One Jump Ahead"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "One Jump Ahead"?
- "One Jump Ahead" was originally performed by Alan Menken. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Alan Menken can I play here?
- Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "One Jump Ahead"?
- 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. "One Jump Ahead" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "One Jump Ahead"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "One Jump Ahead" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.