Hey, Look Me Over

by Cy Coleman
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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!

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.

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

(G)come!

Hey, Look Me Over — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Hey, Look Me Over" 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 G, 173 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Hey, Look Me Over”

Can I play "Hey, Look Me Over" 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, Look Me Over" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Hey, Look Me Over" by Cy Coleman played in?
Hey, Look Me Over is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hey, Look Me Over"?
The arrangement plays at 173 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hey, Look Me Over" 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, Look Me Over"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hey, Look Me Over"?
"Hey, Look Me Over" was originally performed by Cy Coleman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Hey, Look Me Over"?
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, Look Me Over" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Hey, Look Me Over"?
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, Look Me Over" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.