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Hey (F)Jude,
don’t make it (C)bad.
Take a (C7)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.
Hey (F)Jude,
don’t be a (C)fraid.
You were (C7)made to
go out and (F)get her.
The (Bb)min ute you let her un der your (F)skin
then you’ll 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 (C)na na na na.
Hey
let me (C)down.
have (C7)found her,
now go
Re (Bb)mem ber to in to (F)heart
you can start
So let it out and let it in,
be gin,
you’re wait ing for some
one to
per form with.
And don’t
just you?
Hey Jude,
you’ll do.
The move ment you need
is on your shoul der.
(F7)na na (C)na na na na.
Hey
Hey Jude
don’t make it (C7)bad.
Take a sad song
and make it (F)bet ter.
Re (Bb)mem ber to let her un der your (F)skin
then you’ll 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!
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!
Na
na na (Eb)na na na na.
(Bb)Na na na na.
Hey (F)Jude!
Hey Jude — Piano Accompaniment Track
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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 F, 74 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F) 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”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Hey Jude" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Hey Jude".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hey Jude" by The Beatles in?
- The backing track is in F at 74 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.
- How do I use "Hey Jude" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Hey Jude" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in F, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.