Hello

by Lionel Richie
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Lyrics

I’ve (Am)been a lone with (G6)you in side my mind

and (Am)in my dreams I’ve (G6)kissed your lips a thou sand times.

I (Am)some times see you (G6)pass out side my door.

Hel (Am)lo,

is it (Fmaj7)me you’re look ing (A)for?

I can (Dm)see it in your eyes,

I can (F)see it in your smile.

Are You’re (Bb)all I’ve ev er (E)want ed and my (Am)arms are o pen wide.

’Cause you (Dm)know just what to say

and you (C)know just what to do

and I (Bb)want to tell you (Am)so (E)much, I love (Am)you.

I (Am)long to see the (G6)sun light in your hair

and (Am)tell you time and (G6)time a gain how much I care.

Some (Am)times I feel my (G6)heart will o ver flow.

Hel (Am)lo,

I’ve just (Fmaj7)got to let you (A)know.

’Cause I (Dm)won der where you are

and I (F)won der what you do.

Are you (Bb)some where feel ing (E)lone ly or is (Am)some one lov ing you?

Tell me (Dm)how to win your heart

for I (C)have n’t got a clue

but I (Bb)let me start by (Am)say (E)ing, I love (Am)you.

I (Am)you.

Hello by Lionel Richie

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Hello”

What key is "Hello" in?
"Hello" by Lionel Richie is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Hello" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Hello" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Hello"?
This arrangement of "Hello" uses 11 chords: A, Am, Bb, C, Dm, E, E7, F, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "Hello" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Lionel Richie can I play here?
Try "I CALL IT LOVE", "ALL NIGHT LONG", "EASY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.