Hey Brother

by Avicii
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Lyrics

(Gm)Hey,

broth er,

there’s an (Eb)end less (Bb)road to (F)re dis (Gm)cov er.

Hey,

sis ter, know the (Eb)wa ter’s (Bb)sweet, but (F)blood is (Gm)thick er.

(F)Oh,

if the (Bb)sky comes (Eb)fall ing (F)down

for you,

there’s (Bb)noth ing in this (Eb)world I would n’t (Gm)do.

(Gm)Hey,

broth er, do you (Eb)still be (Bb)lieve in (F)one an (Gm)oth er.

Hey,

sis ter, do you (Eb)still be (Bb)lieve in (F)love, I (Gm)won der.

(F)Oh,

if the (Bb)sky comes (Eb)fall ing (F)down

for you,

there’s (Bb)noth ing in this (Eb)world I would n’t (Gm)do.

(CN.C.)Ah.

What if I’m (Eb)far from (Bb)home?

Oh, broth er, I will hear you (F)call.

What if I (Eb)lose it (Bb)all?

Oh, sis ter, I will help you out.

(F)Oh,

if the (Bb)sky comes (Eb)fall ing (F)down

for you,

there’s (Bb)noth ing in this (Eb)world I would n’t (Gm)do.

Hey Brother — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Hey Brother" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 125 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Hey Brother”

Why does "Hey Brother" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Hey Brother".
What key is "Hey Brother" by Avicii played in?
Hey Brother is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hey Brother"?
The arrangement plays at 125 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hey Brother" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Hey Brother"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hey Brother"?
"Hey Brother" was originally performed by Avicii. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hey Brother"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Eb, F, Gm.
What other songs by Avicii can I play here?
Try "WAKE ME UP!", "Hey Brother", "The Nights". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Hey Brother"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Hey Brother".
Can I see all the notes in "Hey Brother"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 125 BPM.