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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Hey, Look Me Over" by Cy Coleman in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Hey, Look Me Over" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Hey, Look Me Over" with hands-separate practice in G at 173 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Hey, Look Me Over"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Hey, Look Me Over" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Hey, Look Me Over"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Hey, Look Me Over" is in the key of G at 173 BPM.