Hey Jude

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Hey Jude" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “Hey Jude

Where are the chord symbols for "Hey Jude" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Hey Jude" is in Bb.
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.
Does "Hey Jude" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Hey Jude" is in the key of Bb at 72 BPM.
What chords are in "Hey Jude"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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