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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Hey, Soul Sister" by Train 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 E, 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

Can I learn "Hey, Soul Sister" 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, Soul Sister" with hands-separate practice in E at 96 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Hey, Soul Sister"?
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, Soul Sister" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Hey, Soul Sister"?
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, Soul Sister" is in the key of E at 96 BPM.

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