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My ba by don’t (C)mess a round be cause she loves me so and this I (D)know for (E)sure.
But does she (C)real ly wan na, but can’t stand to see me walk (D)out the (E)door?
Don’t try to (C)fight the feel in’ ’cos the thought a lone is kill ing (D)me right (E)now.
Thank God for (C)Mum and Dad for stick ing two to ge ther ’cos we (D)don’t know (E)how.
(G)(Hey
(C6)ya,
(D)hey ya.
Don’t want to meet your (G)Dad dy.
just want you in my cad dy.
(D)Hey (E)ya.)
wan na hear me, ya just wan na dance.
(D)hey ya.
Don’t want to meet your (G)Hey,
ya,
cad dy.
(D)Hey (E)ya.)
You think you’ve got it, oh, you think you’ve got it, but got it just don’t get it till there’s (D)no thing at all.
We’ve been to ge ther, oh, we’ve been to ge ther, but sep ’rate’s al ways bet ter when there’s (D)feel ings in volved.
If what they say is: (No thing is for ev er) then what makes, then what makes, then (D)what makes, then (E)makes, then then what makes, (love the ex cep tion?) So why you, why you, why you, why you, why you, are we so in de ni al when we (D)know we’re not (E)hap (CN.C.)py here?
Y’all don’t Don’t want to meet your (G)Mam ma,
just want to make you cum ma.
I’m ya.
I’m
I’m just be ing (C)ho nest.
I’m just be ing (D)ho nest.
Hey, alright now Alright now, fellas.
(Yeah?)
Now what’s cooler than being cool?
(Ice cold!)
I can’t hear ya’ I say what’s, what’s cooler than being cool?
Wooo...
right al-right, al right, al right, al right, al right, al right, al al right, al right, al right, O.
K.
now, (N.C.)Shake it, shake, shake it, shake it, shake, shake it, shake it, shake, shake it, shake it, shake it, shake, shake it, shake it like a po la roid pic ture.
Hey ya.
Shake it, shake, shake it, shake it, shake, shake it, shake it, shake it, shake, shake it,
Now all Be yon cé’s and Lucy Liu’s,
and ba by dolls, get on the floor.
You don’t flow.
You know what to do.
You know what to do.
shake it, shake it, shake, shake it, shake it like a po la roid.) (G)(Hey
(C6)ya,
(D)hey (E)ya.)
(G)(Hey
(C6)ya,
(D)hey (E)ya.)
Hey Ya! — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Hey Ya!" by OutKast: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 152 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 Ya!”
- Can I sing "Hey Ya!" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Hey Ya!" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hey Ya!" by OutKast in?
- The backing track is in G at 152 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 Ya!" 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 Ya!"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Hey Ya!", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Hey Ya!" 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 Ya!"?
- 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 Ya!"?
- "Hey Ya!" was originally performed by OutKast. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by OutKast are available?
- Other accompaniments by OutKast: "Ms Jackson". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Hey Ya!" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hey Ya!" by OutKast. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Hey Ya!" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Hey Ya!" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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