Hey Bulldog

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

Sheep dog

(F#m)stand ing in the rain,

bull frog

(F#m)do ing it a gain:

some kind of (F#m)hap pi ness is (E)mea sured out in miles.

What makes you (F#m)think you’re some thing (B)spe cial when you smile.

Child like,

(F#m)no one un der stands,

jack knife

(F#m)in your sweat y hands:

(F#m)in no cence

years.

You don’t know (F#m)what it’s like to (B)spe cial when you smile.

(B)lis ten to your fears.

(Bm)You can talk to me,

(Bm7)you can talk to me.

(Em6)You can talk to me; if you’re (F)lone ly, you can (Em)talk to me.

Hey bull (B)dog!

Hey Bull (B)dog!

Hey Bull

Hey Bulldog β€” Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Hey Bulldog" by The Beatles. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of B, 104 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œHey Bulldog”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Hey Bulldog" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe β€” especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Hey Bulldog".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hey Bulldog" by The Beatles in?
The backing track is in B at 104 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Hey Bulldog" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” 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 Bulldog"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "Hey Bulldog", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Hey Bulldog" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Hey Bulldog"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Hey Bulldog"?
"Hey Bulldog" was originally performed by The Beatles. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by The Beatles are available?
Other accompaniments by The Beatles: "All You Need Is Love", "All You Need Is Love", "Back In The U.S.S.R.". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Hey Bulldog" as a backing track?
Just press play β€” the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Hey Bulldog" to fit my voice?
Yes β€” the original is in B, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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