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1.
(F)Jude
don’t make it (C)bad,
take a (C7sus4)sad song and 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.
2.
Hey (F)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 an y 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.
Na na na (F7)na na (C7)na na na na.
3.
Hey (F)Jude
don’t let me (C)down,
you have (C7sus4)found her now 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.
Na na na (F7)na na na na na (C7)na.
Hey Jude
don’t make it (C)bad,
take a (C7sus4)sad song and (C7)make it (F)bet ter.
Re (Bb)- ber to let her un der your (F)skin then you be gin to make it bet ter, bet ter, bet ter, bet ter, bet ter, bet ter, oh!
(F)Na na na (Eb)na na na na
(Bb)na na na na.
Hey (F)Jude.
(F)Na na na (Eb)na na na na
(Bb)na na na na.
Hey (F)Jude.
Hey Jude — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Hey Jude" by The Beatles in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Bb, 120 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”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Hey Jude" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hey Jude" by The Beatles in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 120 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.
- Can I use "Hey Jude" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Hey Jude by The Beatles, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Bb; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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