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Hey, Joe,
uh, (A)where you go in’ with that (E)gun in your hand?
Hey, Joe,
I said (A)where you goin’ with that gun (E)in your hand?
Al right.
I’m go in’ down to (G)shoot my old la dy,
you know I (A)caught her mess in’ ’round with an oth (E)er man.
Yeah.
I’m go in’ down to (G)shoot my old la dy,
you know I (A)caught her mess in’ ’round with an (E)oth er man.
Huh!
And that ain’t too cool.
Uh, hey, Joe,
I heard you shot your (E)wom an down, you shot her down now.
Uh, hey, Joe,
I heard you shot your old (E)la dy down, you shot her down in the ground.
Yeah.
Yes, I did, I shot her.
You (A)know I caught her mess in’ ’round, (E)mess in’ ’round town.
Uh, yes, I (G)did, I shot her.
You know I (A)caught my old la dy mess in’ ’round town.
And I gave her the gun.
I shot her.
Al right.
Shoot her one more time a gain, ba by.
Yeah.
Ah, dig it.
Ah!
Ah!
Al right.
Hey, Joe, said now,
uh, where you gon na run (E)to now?
Where you gon na run to?
Yeah.
Hey, Joe, I said
where you gon na run to now?
Where you, where you gon na go?
Well, dig it.
I’m go in’ way (G)down south,
way down to Mex i co way.
Al right.
I’m go in’ way (G)down south,
way down where I can be free.
Ain’t no one gon na find me, babe.
Ain’t no (G)hang man gon na,
he ain’t gon na (A)put a rope a round (E)me.
You bet ter be lieve it right now.
I got ta go now.
Hey, Joe, said now,
uh, where you gon na run (E)to now?
Where you gon na run to?
Yeah.
Hey, Joe, I said
where you gon na run to now?
Where you, where you gon na go?
Well, dig it.
I’m go in’ way (G)down south,
way down to Mex i co way.
Al right.
I’m go in’ way (G)down south,
way down where I can be free.
Ain’t no one gon na find me, babe.
Ain’t no (G)hang man gon na,
he ain’t gon na (A)put a rope a round (E)me.
You bet ter be lieve it right now.
I got ta go now.
I got ta go now.
Hey Joe — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Hey Joe" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 82 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Hey Joe”
- Can I play "Hey Joe" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Hey Joe" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Hey Joe" by Jimi Hendrix played in?
- Hey Joe is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hey Joe"?
- The arrangement plays at 82 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hey Joe" 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 Joe"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hey Joe"?
- "Hey Joe" was originally performed by Jimi Hendrix. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hey Joe"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, C, D, E, E7, G.
- What other songs by Jimi Hendrix can I play here?
- Try "CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC", "ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER", "VOODOO CHILD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Hey Joe"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Hey Joe" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Hey Joe"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hey Joe" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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