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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Hey Jude" 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 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”
- Can I play "Hey Jude" 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 Jude" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Hey Jude"?
- 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 Jude" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Hey Jude"?
- 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 Jude" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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