What key is "Hey, Look Me Over" in?

"Hey, Look Me Over" by Cy Coleman is in the key of G with a tempo of 173 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Hey, Look Me Over" 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, Look Me Over" 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, Look Me Over" on piano?

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

What other songs by Cy Coleman can I play here?

Try "HERE'S TO US", "DON'T ASK THE LADY WHAT THE LADY DID BEFORE", "BIG SPENDER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G)Hey, look me o ver!

(B7)Lend (F#m7)me an (Ddim)ear!

(E7)Fresh out of clo ver, (Am)mort gaged up to here.

But (D7)don’t (Am)pass the (F)plate, (D7)folks, (G)don’t (B7)pass the (E7)cup; I (A7)fig ure when ev er you’re down and out, the (D7)on ly way is up!

And I’ll be (G)up like a rose bud, (B7)high (F#m7)on the (Ddim)vine; (E7)Don’t thumb your nose, bud, (Am)take a tip from mine; I’m a (Cmaj7)lit tle bit short of the (F9)el bow room, but (G)let me get me (E7)some.

And look (Am7)out, world, (D7)here I (G)come!

(G)Hey, look me o ver!

(B7)Lend (F#m7)me an (Ddim)ear!

(E7)Fresh out of clo ver, (Am)mort gaged up to here.

But (D7)don’t (Am)pass the (F)plate, (D7)folks, (G)don’t (B7)pass the (E7)cup; I (A7)fig ure when ev er you’re down and out, the (D7)on ly way is up!

Hear me (Am7)shout, world, (D7)here I (G)come!

(G)come!

Hey, Look Me Over by Cy Coleman

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 173 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Hey, Look Me Over”

What key is "Hey, Look Me Over" in?: "Hey, Look Me Over" by Cy Coleman is in the key of G with a tempo of 173 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Hey, Look Me Over" 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, Look Me Over" 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, Look Me Over" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Cy Coleman can I play here?: Try "HERE'S TO US", "DON'T ASK THE LADY WHAT THE LADY DID BEFORE", "BIG SPENDER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.