What key is "Hey Jude" in?

"Hey Jude" by The Beatles is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Hey Jude" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Hey Jude" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Hey Jude" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?

Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Hey (F)Jude,

don’t make it (C)bad,

take a (Gm7)sad song and make it (F)bet ter.

Re (Bb)mem ber to let her in to your (F)heart,

then you can start

to make it bet (F)ter.

Hey (F)Jude,

don’t be a (C)fraid;

you were (Gm7)made to go out and (F)get her.

The (Bb)min ute you let her un der your (F)skin,

then you be gin

to make it (F)bet ter.

And an y time you feel the (Bb)pain, hey Jude, re (Gm)frain; don’t car ry the (C7)world up on your (F)shoul ders.

For well you know that it’s a (Bb)fool, who plays it (Gm)cool, by mak ing his (C7)world a lit tle (F)cold er.

Da da da da da (C7)da da da da.

Hey (F)Jude,

don’t let me (C)down;

you have (Gm7)found her, now go and (F)get her.

Re (Bb)mem ber to let her in to your (F)heart,

then you can start

to make it (F)bet ter.

So let it out and let it (Bb)in, hey Jude, be (Gm)gin; you’re wait ing for (C7)some one to per (F)form with.

And don’t you know that it’s just (Bb)you, hey Jude, you’ll (Gm)do, the move ment you (C7)need is on your (F)shoul der.

Da da da da da (C7)da da da da.

Hey

Hey (F)Jude,

don’t make it (C)bad,

take a (Gm7)sad song and make it (F)bet ter.

Re (Bb)mem ber to let her un der your (F)skin,

then you’ll be gin

to make it (F)bet ter, bet ter, bet ter, bet ter, bet ter, bet ter, Oh!

da da (Eb)da da da da

(Bb)da da da da,

Hey (F)Jude.

da da (Eb)da da da da

(Bb)da da da da,

Hey (F)Jude.

Hey Jude by The Beatles

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Hey Jude”

What key is "Hey Jude" in?: "Hey Jude" by The Beatles is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Hey Jude" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Hey Jude" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Hey Jude" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?: Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.