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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"One Jump Ahead" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 200 BPM.
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About “One Jump Ahead”
- Where are the chord symbols for "One Jump Ahead" 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. "One Jump Ahead" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "One Jump Ahead" 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. "One Jump Ahead" is in the key of D at 200 BPM.
- What chords are in "One Jump Ahead"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.