Jump by Van Halen
Key: C · 129 BPM · 4/4
Jump by Van Halen is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): C-F-G. At 129 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in C major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | C | C-F-G |
| Capo 3 | A | A-D-E |
| Capo 5 | G | G-C-D |
Chord chart
- 0:00 C
- 0:05 F
- 0:06 G
- 0:07 C
- 0:12 F
- 0:13 G
- 0:15 C
- 0:16 F
- 0:17 C
- 0:19 F
- 0:21 G
- 0:22 F
- 0:28 G
- 0:30 F
- 0:32 C
- 0:34 F
- 0:35 G
- 0:37 C
- 0:41 F
- 0:43 G
- 0:44 C
- 0:45 F
- 0:47 C
- 0:48 F
- 0:50 G
- 0:52 C
- 0:53 F
- 0:54 C
- 0:56 F
- 0:58 G
- 0:58 Am
- 1:02 F
- 1:03 C
- 1:04 Dm
- 1:06 F
- 1:07 C
- 1:08 Dm
- 1:10 F
- 1:11 C
- 1:11 G
- 1:15 C
- 1:20 F
- 1:22 G
- 1:23 C
- 1:27 F
- 1:29 G
- 1:31 F
- 1:33 C
- 1:35 F
- 1:36 G
- 1:39 C
- 1:39 F
- 1:40 C
- 1:42 F
- 1:44 G
- 1:45 Am
- 1:48 F
- 1:49 C
- 1:50 Dm
- 1:52 F
- 1:53 C
- 1:54 Dm
- 1:56 F
- 1:57 C
- 1:58 G
- 2:02 C
- 2:06 F
- 2:08 G
- 2:09 C
- 2:11 F
- 2:12 C
- 2:14 F
- 2:31 C
- 2:38 F
- 2:46 Bb
- 2:50 Am7
- 2:53 Abmaj7
- 2:57 G
- 3:01 C
- 3:07 F
- 3:08 C
- 3:10 F
- 3:11 G
- 3:13 C
- 3:17 F
- 3:18 Gsus4
- 3:19 C
- 3:21 F
- 3:22 C
- 3:24 F
- 3:26 G
- 3:28 F
- 3:30 C
- 3:32 F
- 3:33 G
- 3:35 F
- 3:37 C
- 3:39 F
- 3:41 G
- 3:42 F
- 3:48 G
- 3:50 F
- 3:52 C
Frequently asked questions
What key is Jump in?
Jump is in C major.
What chords does Jump use?
The core of Jump cycles through C, F, G (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Jump?
Jump runs at 129 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Jump use?
Jump follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).
What capo should I use for Jump?
No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.