Jump Jive An Wail
View chords used in this chart
Intro: G6
verse 1
N.C.
Baby, baby it looks like it's gonna hail
C7 G6
Baby, baby it' looks like it's gonna hail
D7 G6
You better come inside let me teach you how to jive and wail
[Refrão]
G6
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
C7 G6
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
D7 C7 G6
you gotta jump, jive, and then you wail a-way
Saxophone solo (clap along)
G6 C7 G6 D7 G6
verse 2
N.C.
Papa's in the icebox lookin' for a can of ale
C7 G6
Papa's in the icebox lookin' for a can of ale
D7 G6 Bb9 A9 Ab9
Mama's in the backyard learning how to jive and wail
[Refrão]
G6
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
C7 G6
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
D7 C7 G6
you gotta jump, jive, and then you wail a-way
Guitar solo (clap along)
G6 C7 G6 D7 G6
verse 3
N.C.
A woman is a woman and a man ain't nothin' but a male
C7 G6
A woman is a woman and a man ain't nothin' but a male
D7 G6 Bb13 Bbm7 Eb13
One good thing about him He knows how to jive and wail
verse 4
Ab6
Jack and jill went up the hill to get a pail
Db9 Ab6
Jack and jill went up the hill to get a pail
Bbm7 Eb7 Cm Bm7 Bbm7 E9 Db/Eb A7(b9)
Jill stayed up, she wants to learn how to jive and wail
[Refrão]
(Clap along)
Ab6
jump, jive, and then you wail You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
Db7 Ab6
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
Eb7 Db7 Ab6
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail away!
Ab6
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
Db7 Ab6
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
Eb7 Db7 Ab6 Cb13 Bbm7 Eb7
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail away!
Ab6
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
Db7 Ab6
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail
Eb7 Db7 Ab6 A Ab13
You gotta jump, jive, and then you wail away! Ye-ah-hh!
How to play Jump Jive An Wail
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G6. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.