Hey, Soul Sister

by Train
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Lyrics

Hey,

hey,

hey!

Your (E)lip stick stains

on the front lobe of my (C#m)left side brains.

I knew I would n’t for (E)get ya, and so I went and (B)let you blow my mind.

Your (E)sweet moon beam,

the smell of you in ev ’ry (C#m)sin gle dream I dream,

I knew when we col lid ed you’re the one I have de (B)cid ed who’s one of my kind.

(A)Hey, soul sis ter, ain’t that Mis ter (E)Mis ter (Bsus)on the (A)ra di o, ster e o?

The way you move ain’t (E)fair, you know.

(A)Hey, soul sis ter, I don’t wan na (E)miss a (Bsus)sin gle (A)thing you do

to night.

Hey,

hey,

hey!

(E)Just in time,

I’m so glad you have a (C#m)one track mind like me.

You gave my life di rec tion, a game show love con nec tion we can’t de (C#m)ny.

I,

(A)I,

(B)I, I’m (E)so ob sessed.

My heart is bound to beat right (C#m)out my un trimmed chest.

I be lieve in you.

Like a vir gin, you’re Ma don na, and I’m al ways gon na (C#m)wan na blow your mind.

to night.

The way you can cut a rug, (B)watch ing you’s the on ly drug I need.

Some gang sta, I’m so thug, you’re the (A)on ly one I’m dream ing of.

You see, I can be my self now fi nal ly.

In fact, there’s noth in’ I can’t be.

I want the (C#m)world to see you’ll (A)be with me.

(A)Hey, soul sis ter, ain’t that Mis ter (E)Mis ter (Bsus)on the (A)ra di o, ster e o?

The way you move ain’t (E)fair, you know.

(A)Hey, soul sis ter, I don’t wan na (E)miss a (Bsus)sin gle (A)thing you do to night.

(A)Hey, soul sis ter, I don’t wan na (E)miss a (Bsus)sin gle (A)thing you do

to night.

Hey,

hey,

hey,

to night.

Hey,

hey,

hey,

to night.

to night.

Hey, Soul Sister — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Hey, Soul Sister" by Train in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of E. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 96 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Hey, Soul Sister

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Hey, Soul Sister"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature E. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Hey, Soul Sister" by Train played in?
Hey, Soul Sister is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hey, Soul Sister"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hey, Soul Sister" 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, Soul Sister"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hey, Soul Sister"?
"Hey, Soul Sister" was originally performed by Train. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hey, Soul Sister"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, B, B7, Bsus4, C#m, E, Epow, Esus2.
What other songs by Train can I play here?
Try "BRUISES", "PLAY THAT SONG", "IF IT'S LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Hey, Soul Sister" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature E, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 96 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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