What key is "Hello, Goodbye" in?

"Hello, Goodbye" by The Beatles is in the key of G with a tempo of 98 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Hello, Goodbye" 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, Goodbye" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Hello, Goodbye" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?

Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Am)You say yes,

(G)I say no,

(D7)you say stop,

and (Em)I say go, go, (D7)go!

Oh (D7)no,

you say good bye and (C)I say hel (G)lo.

Hel lo, hel lo,

I don’t know (Eb)why you say good bye, I say hel (G)lo.

Hel lo, hel lo,

I don’t know (F)why you say good bye, I say hel (G)lo.

(Am)I say high,

(G)you say low,

(D7)you say why,

and (Em)I say I don’t (D7)know.

(Em)Oh,

oh (D7)no,

you say good bye and (C)I say hel (G)lo.

Hel lo, hel lo,

I don’t know (Eb)why you say good bye, I say hel (G)lo.

Hel lo, hel lo,

I don’t know (F)why you say good bye, I say hel (G)lo.

(Am)You say yes,

(G)I say no,

(D7)you say stop,

and (Em)I say go, go, (D7)go!

Oh (D7)no,

you say good bye and (C)I say hel (G)lo.

Hel lo, hel lo,

I don’t know (Eb)why you say good bye, I say hel (G)lo.

Hel lo, hel lo,

I don’t know (F)why you say good bye, I say hel (G)lo.

(Am)You say yes,

(G)I say no,

(D7)you say stop,

and (Em)I say go, go, (D7)go.

(Em)Oh,

oh (D7)no,

you say good bye and (C)I say hel (G)lo.

Hel lo, hel lo,

I don’t know (Eb)why you say good bye, I say hel (G)lo.

Hel lo, hel lo,

I don’t know (F)why you say good bye, I say hel (G)lo.

(Eb)lo.

Hel (G)lo.

Hey la he ba hel lo a...

Hello, Goodbye by The Beatles

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 98 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Hello, Goodbye”

What key is "Hello, Goodbye" in?: "Hello, Goodbye" by The Beatles is in the key of G with a tempo of 98 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Hello, Goodbye" 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, Goodbye" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Hello, Goodbye" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?: Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.