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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Hey Joe" by Jimi Hendrix in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Hey Joe" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Hey Joe" with hands-separate practice in G at 82 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Hey Joe"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Hey Joe" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Hey Joe"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Hey Joe" is in the key of G at 82 BPM.
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