Hey Jude

by The Beatles
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Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

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Lyrics

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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Hey Jude" by The Beatles as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 74 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Hey Jude" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hey Jude" by The Beatles in?
The backing track is in Bb 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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Hey Jude" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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