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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"One Jump Ahead" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "One Jump Ahead"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "One Jump Ahead". Key of D, 200 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.