Ho Hey

by The Lumineers
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Lyrics

(F)(Ho!)

(F)(Hey!)

(F)(Ho!)

(F)(Hey!)

(F)(Ho!) I’ve been try’n’ to do it right;

(F)(Hey!) I’ve been liv in’ a lone ly life.

(F)(Ho!) I’ve been sleep in’ here in stead;

(F)(Hey!) I’ve been sleep in’ in my bed,

(Dm)(Ho!) I’ve been sleep in’ in my bed.

(F)(Ho!)

(F)(Hey!)

(F)(Ho!) So been show me, fam i ly,

(F)(Hey!) all the blood in’ that I will bleed.

(F)(Ho!) I don’t know where I be long,

(F)(Hey!) I don’t know where I went wrong,

(Dm)(Ho!) I’ve but I can write a song.

(F)(Hey!)

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

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

(F)(Hey!)

(F)(Ho!)

(F)(Hey!)

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

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

(F)(Hey!) I’d be stand in’ on Ca nal

(Dm)(Ho!)

and Bow er y.

(F)(Hey!)

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

(F)(Hey!)

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

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

And (Bb)love,

(F)we (Csus)need it now.

Let’s hope,

let’s (F)hope for (Csus)some,

’cause (Bb)oh,

(F)we’re (Csus)bleed in’ out.

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

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

(F)(Hey!)

(F)(Ho!)

(F)(Hey!)

Ho Hey — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Ho Hey" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 140 BPM.

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

About “Ho Hey”

Why does "Ho Hey" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Ho Hey".
What key is "Ho Hey" by The Lumineers played in?
Ho Hey is arranged in the key of Bb 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 140 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 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.
Is this real sheet music for "Ho Hey"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Ho Hey".
Can I see all the notes in "Ho Hey"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 140 BPM.