Hey Bulldog

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

Sheep dog

(F#m7)stand ing in the rain,

bull frog

(F#m7)do ing it a gain.

Some kind of (F#m)hap pi ness is (E7)meas ured out in miles,

what makes you (F#m)think you’re some thing (B7)spe cial when you smile?

Child like

(F#m7)no one un der stands,

jack knife

(F#m7)in your sweat y hands.

Some kind of (F#m)in no cence is (E7)meas ured out in years,

you don’t know (F#m)what it’s like to (B7)spe cial when you smile?

(B7)lis n’t ten a to your fears.

(Bm)You can talk to me,

(Bm7)you can talk to (Em)me.

(Em6)You can talk to (Em7)me, if you’re (G7)lone ly you can (Em7)talk to me.

Hey, Bull (B7)dog.

Hey, Bull (B7)dog.

Hey, Bull (B7)dog.

Hey Bulldog β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Hey Bulldog" by The Beatles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of B, 98 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œHey Bulldog”

What key is "Hey Bulldog" by The Beatles played in?
Hey Bulldog is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hey Bulldog"?
The arrangement plays at 98 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hey Bulldog" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Hey Bulldog"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hey Bulldog"?
"Hey Bulldog" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hey Bulldog"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, B7, Bm, Bm6, Bm7, C, E7, Em, +6 more.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Hey Bulldog" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Hey Bulldog" by The Beatles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Hey Bulldog" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in B, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Hey Bulldog" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.