Ho Hey

by The Lumineers
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Lyrics

(C)(Ho!)

(C)(Hey!)

(C)(Ho!)

(C)(Hey!)

(C)(Ho!) I’ve been try’n’ to do it right; (C)(Hey!) I’ve been liv in’ a lone ly life.

(C)(Ho!) I’ve been sleep in’ here in stead; (C)(Hey!) I’ve been sleep in’ in my bed, (Am)(Ho!) I’ve been sleep in’ in my (Em7)bed.

(C)(Hey!)

(C)(Ho!)

(C)(Ho!) So show me, fam i ly, (C)(Hey!) all the blood that I will bleed.

(C)(Ho!) I don’t know where I be long, (C)(Hey!) I don’t know where I went wrong, (Am)(Ho!) but I can write a (Em7)song.

(C)(Hey!)

I be long with (Am)you, you be long with (G)me; you’re my sweet heart.

I be long with (Am)you, you be long with (G)me; you’re my sweet (C)heart!

(C)(Hey!)

(C)(Ho!)

(C)(Hey!)

(C)(Ho!) I don’t think you’re right for him.

(C)(Hey!) Look at what it might have been if (F)you (C)(Ho!) took a bus to Chi na town.

(C)(Hey!) I’d be stand in’ on Ca nal (Am7)(Ho!) and Bow er y.

(C)(Hey!)

(Am7)(Ho!) You should be stand in’ next to (G)me.

(C)(Hey!)

I be long with (Am)you, you be long with (G)me; you’re my sweet heart.

I be long with (Am)you, you be long with (G)me; you’re my sweet heart.

I be long with

And love,

(C)we need it now.

Let’s hope,

let’s (C)hope for some,

’cause oh,

(C)we’re (G)bleed in’ out.

I be long with (C)(Ho!)

(C)(Hey!)

Ho Hey — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Ho Hey" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 160 BPM.

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

About “Ho Hey”

Where are the chord symbols for "Ho Hey" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Ho Hey" is in C.
What key is "Ho Hey" by The Lumineers played in?
Ho Hey is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ho Hey"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ho Hey" 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 "Ho Hey"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ho Hey"?
"Ho Hey" was originally performed by The Lumineers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ho Hey"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, Am7, C, Em7, F, G.
What other songs by The Lumineers can I play here?
Try "PATIENCE", "CLEOPATRA", "STUBBORN LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Ho Hey" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Ho Hey" is in the key of C at 160 BPM.
What chords are in "Ho Hey"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.