Hey Jude Let It Be
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verse 1
C G
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
G7 C
Take a sad song and make it better
F C
Remember to let her into your heart
G C
Then you can start to make it better
verse 2
C G Am Fmaj7 F6
When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
C G F C/E Dm C
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
C G Am Fmaj7 F6
And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me
C G F C/E Dm C
Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be
verse 3
C7 F F/E Dm
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain
Dm7 G/B G C Cmaj7 C7
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
Am C/G F C
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
C G F C/E Dm C
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
verse 4
G D
Hey Jude dont be afraid
D7 G
you were made to go out and get her
C G
The minute you let her under your skin
D G
then you begin to make it better,
better, better, better, better, better, Yeah
Verse 5
G F C G
Naa na na na na na na, na na na na, hey Jude
G F C G
Naa na na na na na na, na na na na, hey Jude
Verse 6
G D Em Cmaj7 C6
And when the broken hearted people, Living in the world agree
G D C G/B Am G
There will be an answer, let it be
G D Em Cmaj7 C6
For though they may be parted, There is still a chance that they may see
G D C G/B Am G
There will be an answer, let it be
Em G/D C G
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
G D C G/B Am G
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
Verse 7
G D C G/B Am G
Hey Jude, There will be an answer, let it be
How to play Hey Jude Let It Be
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.