Hey There Delilah

by Plain White Ts
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Lyrics

Hey there, De li lah, what’s it (F#m)like in New York Cit y?

I’m a thou sand miles a way, but, girl, to night you look so pret ty, yes, you (Bm)do.

Times Square can’t (A)shine as bright as you.

I swear it’s (A)true.

Hey there, De li lah, don’t you (F#m)wor ry a bout the dis tance, I’m right (D5)there.

If you get lone ly, give this (F#m)song an oth er lis ten.

Close your eyes.

E ven more my in love voice, with it’s me, my you’d guise.

I’m by your (A)side.

(D5)Oh, it’s what you (D5)do to me,

(D5)oh, it’s what you (D5)do to me.

(D5)Oh, it’s what you (D5)do to me,

(D5)oh, it’s what you (D5)do to me.

What you (Bm)do to me.

Hey there, De li lah, I know (F#m)times are get ting hard, but just be lieve me, girl, some day I’ll pay the bills with this gui tar, we’ll have it (Bm)good.

We’ll have the (A)life we knew we would.

My word is (A)good.

Hey there, De li lah, I’ve got (F#m)so ry much left to say.

If ev ’ry (D5)sim ple song I wrote to you would (F#m)take your breath a way, I’d write it all.

E ven more my in love voice, with it’s me, my you’d guise.

We’d have it (A)all.

(D5)Oh, it’s what you (D5)do to me,

(D5)oh, it’s what you (D5)do to me.

(D5)Oh, it’s what you (D5)do to me,

(D5)oh, it’s what you (D5)do to me.

What you (Bm)do to me.

A (G)thou sand miles seems pret ty far, but they’ve got planes and trains and cars.

I’d walk to you if I had no (D5)oth er way.

Our (G)friends would all make fun of us, and we’ll just laugh a long be cause we know that none of them have felt this (Bm)way.

De (G)li lah, I can prom ise you that by the time we get through, the world will nev er, ev er be the same,

and you’re to blame.

Hey there, De li lah, you be good and don’t you miss me.

Two more (D5)years and you’ll be done with school and I’ll be mak ing his t’ry, like I (Bm)do.

You know it’s (A)all be cause of you.

We can do what ev er we want to.

Hey there, De li lah, here’s to you.

This one’s for (A)you.

What you (Bm)do to me.

(D5)Oh,

(Bm)whoa,

whoa.

(Bm)Oh,

whoa, (D5)whoa.

Oh,

(D5)oh,

(Bm)oh.

Hey There Delilah — Simple Sheet Music

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"Hey There Delilah" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 100 BPM.

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

About “Hey There Delilah

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Hey There Delilah"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Hey There Delilah" by Plain White Ts played in?
Hey There Delilah is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hey There Delilah"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hey There Delilah" 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 There Delilah"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hey There Delilah"?
"Hey There Delilah" was originally performed by Plain White Ts. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hey There Delilah"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Apow, Bm, D, Dpow, F#m, G.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Hey There Delilah". Key of D, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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