Hey (F)Jude,
don’t make it (C)bad,
take a (C7sus4)sad song and (C7)make it (F)bet ter.
Re (Bb)mem ber to let her in to your (F)heart
then you can start
to make it bet (F)ter.
Hey Jude,
don’t be a (C)fraid,
you were (C7sus4)made to go (C7)out and (F)get her.
The (Bb)min ute you let her un der your (F)skin,
then you be gin
to make it bet (F)ter.
And a ny time you feel the pain, hey Jude, re frain, don’t car ry the world up on your shoul ders.
For well you know that it’s a fool who plays it cool by mak ing his world a lit tle cold er.
Da da da (F7)da da (C7)da da da da.
Hey (F)Jude,
don’t let me (C)down,
you have (C7sus4)found her now (C7)go and (F)get her.
Re (Bb)mem ber to let her in to your (F)heart
then you can start
to make it bet (F)ter.
so let it out and let it in, hey Jude, be gin you’re wait ing for some one to per form with.
And don’t you know that it’s just you, hey Jude, you’ll do, the move ment you need is on your shoul der.
Da da da (F7)da da da da da (C7)da.
Hey Jude,
don’t make it (C)bad,
take a (C7sus4)sad song and (C7)make it (F)bet ter.
Re (Bb)mem ber to let her in to your (F)heart,
then you be gin
to make it bet ter bet ter, bet ter, bet ter, bet ter, bet ter, oh.
Da
da da (Eb)da da da da
(Bb)da da da da,
hey (F)Jude.
Da
da da (Eb)da da da da
(Bb)da da da da,
hey (F)Jude.
Hey Jude — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Hey Jude" by The Beatles. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Bb, 78 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Hey Jude”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hey Jude" by The Beatles in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 78 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Hey Jude" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Hey Jude"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Hey Jude", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Hey Jude" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Hey Jude"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Hey Jude"?
- "Hey Jude" was originally performed by The Beatles. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by The Beatles are available?
- Other accompaniments by The Beatles: "All You Need Is Love", "All You Need Is Love", "Back In The U.S.S.R.". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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