Hey Jude
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F C C7 Csus7 F
1. Hey Jude, don't make it bad, take a sad song and make it better,
Bb F C7 F
remember to let her into your heart, then you can start to make it better.
F C C7 Csus7 F
2. Hey Jude, don't be afraid, you were made to go out and get her.
Bb F C7 F F7
The minute you let her under your skin, then you begin to make it better.
Bb Bb/A Gm7
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain,
Gm7/F C7/E C7 F F7
don't carry the world upon your shoulders.
Bb Bb/A Gm7
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
Gm7/F C7/E C7 F C
by making his world a little colder. Da da da da da da da da da
F C C7 Csus7 F
3. Hey Jude, don't let me down, you have found her, now go and get her,
Bb F C7 F F7
remember to let her into your heart, then you can start to make it better.
Bb Bb/A Gm7
So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin,
Gm7/F C7/E C7 F F7
you're waiting for someone to perform with.
Bb Bb/A Gm7
And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude, you'll do,
Gm7/F C7/E C7 F C
the movement you need is on your shoulder. Da da da da da da da da da.
F C C7 Csus7 F
4. Hey Jude, don't make it bad, take a sad song and make it better,
Bb F
remember to let her under your skin,
C7 F
then you'll begin to make it better better better better better better, oh.
F Eb Bb F
Na na na, na na na na, na na na, hey Jude... (repeat and fade) x19
How to play Hey Jude
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 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.