Hey Jude
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Introd.: F C7
F C C11 C7 F
Hey Jude, don't make it bad, take a sad song and make it better,
Bb F C F
Remember to let her into your heart, then you can start to make it better.
F C C11 C7 F
Hey Jude, don't be afraid, you were made to go out and get her.
Bb F C F
The minute you let her under your skin, then you begin to make it better.
Bb Bb7M Gm7
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain,
C7 F
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders.
Bb Bb7M Gm7
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
C7 F F7 C7
By making his world a little colder. Da da da da da da da da da
F C C11 C7 F
Hey Jude, don't let me down, you have found her, now go and get her,
Bb F C F
Remember to let her into your heart, then you can start to make it better.
Bb Bb7M Gm7
So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin,
C7 F
You're waiting for someone to perform with.
Bb Bb7M Gm7
And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude, you'll do,
C7 F F7 C7
the movement you need is on your shoulder. Da da da da da da da da da
F C C11 C7 F
Hey Jude, don't make it bad, take a sad song and make it better,
Bb F
Remember to let her under your skin,
C F
Then you'll begin to make it better, better, better, better, better, better, oh.
F Ebadd9 Bb F
Na na na, na na na na, na na na, hey Jude.
F Ebadd9 Bb F
Na na na, na na na na, na na na, hey Jude.
F Ebadd9 Bb F
Na na na, na na na na, na na na, hey Jude. “Fade”
How to play Hey Jude
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.