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Hey Jude,
don’t make it (C)bad;
take a (C7)sad (C7sus)song
and (C7)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 (C7)made (C7sus)to
go (C7)out and (F)get her.
The (Bb)min ute you let her un der your (F)skin,
then you be gin
to make it bet (F)ter.
And an y time you feel the pain, hey Jude,
re frain;
don’t car ry the world
up on
your shoul ders.
For don’t you know that it’s just you?
who plays
it cool
by mak ing his world
a lit tle cold
er.
Da da da (F7)da da (C7)da da da da.
Hey (F)Jude,
don’t let me (C)down.
You have (C7)found (C7sus)her,
now (C7)go and (F)get her.
Re (Bb)mem ber to let her in to your (F)heart;
then you can start
to make it bet (F)ter.
So let it out and let it in.
Hey Jude,
be gin;
you’re wait ing for some
one to
per form with.
And don’t you know that it’s just you?
Hey Jude,
you’ll do.
The move ment you need
is on your shoul
der.
Da da da (F7)da da (C7)da da da da.
Hey
Hey Jude,
to make it 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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Hey Jude" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 72 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 Jude”
- Why does "Hey Jude" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Hey Jude".
- What key is "Hey Jude" by The Beatles played in?
- Hey Jude is arranged in the key of Bb 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 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hey Jude" 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 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 chords are used in "Hey Jude"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, C, C7, Eb, F, F7, Gm7.
- 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 this real sheet music for "Hey Jude"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Hey Jude".
- Can I see all the notes in "Hey Jude"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 72 BPM.
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