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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! — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Hey Ya!" by OutKast as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 152 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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!”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Hey Ya!" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, 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 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Hey Ya!" 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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