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Hey Bulldog

· by The Beatles

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Lyrics

Sheep dog

(F#m7)stand ing in the rain,

bull frog

(F#m7)do ing it a gain.

Some kind of (F#m)hap pi ness is (E7)meas ured out in miles,

what makes you (F#m)think you’re some thing (B7)spe cial when you smile?

Child like

(F#m7)no one un der stands,

jack knife

(F#m7)in your sweat y hands.

Some kind of (F#m)in no cence is (E7)meas ured out in years,

you don’t know (F#m)what it’s like to (B7)spe cial when you smile?

(B7)lis n’t ten a to your fears.

(Bm)You can talk to me,

(Bm7)you can talk to (Em)me.

(Em6)You can talk to (Em7)me, if you’re (G7)lone ly you can (Em7)talk to me.

Hey, Bull (B7)dog.

Hey, Bull (B7)dog.

Hey, Bull (B7)dog.

Hey Bulldog by The Beatles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hey Bulldog” by The Beatles in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of B at 98 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Hey Bulldog" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Hey Bulldog"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Hey Bulldog" use?: Just 14 chords: A, B7, Bm, Bm6, Bm7, C, E7, Em, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Beatles songs work for kids?: Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.