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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 da (Eb)da da da da
(Bb)da da da da,
Hey (F)Jude.
Da
da da (Eb)da da da da
(Bb)da da da da,
Hey (F)Jude.
Hey Jude — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Hey Jude" 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 F, 88 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Hey Jude”
- What key is "Hey Jude" by The Beatles played in?
- Hey Jude is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hey Jude"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hey Jude" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Hey Jude"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hey Jude"?
- "Hey Jude" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 Jude" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hey Jude" 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 — 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 Jude" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Hey Jude" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — 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.