Hey, Soul Sister

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Lyrics

Hey,

hey,

hey.

Your (E)lip stick stains

on the front lobe of my (C#m)left side brains.

I knew I would n’t for (E)get you and so I went and (B)let you blow my mind.

Your (E)sweet moon beam,

the smell of you in ev ’ry (C#m)sin gle dream I dream.

I knew when we col (E)li ded you’re the one I have de (B)ci ded who’s one of my kind.

(A)mind.

(A)Hey soul sis ter, ain’t that Mis ter (E)Mis ter (B)on the (A)ra di o, ste re o?

The way you move ain’t (E)fair you know.

(A)Hey soul sis ter, I don’t wan na (E)miss a (B)sin gle (A)thing you do

to night.

Hey,

hey,

hey.

(E)Just in time,

I’m so glad you have a (C#m)one track mind like me.

You gave my life di (E)rec tion, a game show love con (B)nec tion we can’t de ny.

I’m (E)so ob sessed.

My heart is bound to beat right (C#m)out my un trimmed chest.

I be lieve in (E)you, like a vir gin, you’re Ma (B)don na.

And al ways gon na na blow your (A)mind.

(A)Hey soul sis ter, ain’t that Mis ter (E)Mis ter (B)on the (A)ra di o, ste re o?

The way you move ain’t (E)fair you know.

(A)Hey soul sis ter, I don’t wan na (E)miss a (B)sin gle (A)thing you do

to night.

Hey,

hey,

hey.

The way you can cut a rug.

(B)Watch ing you is the on ly drug I (C#m)need.

So gang ster, I’m so thug.

You’re the (A)on ly one I’m dream ing of.

You see I can be my self now fi nal ly.

In fact there’s noth ing I can’t be.

I want the (B)world to see you (A)be ing with me.

(A)Hey soul sis ter, ain’t that Mis ter (E)Mis ter (B)on the (A)ra di o, ste re o?

The way you move ain’t (E)fair you know.

(A)Hey soul sis ter, I don’t wan na (E)miss a (B)sin gle (A)thing you do to (B)night.

(A)Hey soul sis ter, I don’t wan na (E)miss a (B)sin gle (A)thing you do

to night.

Hey,

hey,

hey.

to night.

Hey,

hey,

hey.

to night.

to night.

Hey, Soul Sister — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Hey, Soul Sister" by Train as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 96 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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, Soul Sister”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Hey, Soul Sister" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, 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, Soul Sister" by Train in?
The backing track is in E at 96 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, Soul Sister" 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, Soul Sister"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Hey, Soul Sister", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Hey, Soul Sister" 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, Soul Sister"?
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, Soul Sister"?
"Hey, Soul Sister" was originally performed by Train. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Train are available?
Other accompaniments by Train: "Angel In Blue Jeans". 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 E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Hey, Soul Sister" 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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