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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Ho Hey" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Ho Hey" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Ho Hey" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Ho Hey"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Ho Hey" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Ho Hey"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ho Hey" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.