Hey Now
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VERSE 1:
A C
Summon out my heart,
Ab
I'm here to play my part,
Eb
a light within the dark.
A C
The message on my tongue,
Ab
is hope for everyone,
Eb
today till kingdom come.
INSTRUMENTAL LINK:
Counting: | 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + | 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |
| A A A G# A A A B | C C C C F F F Bb | X2
The above chords are power chords, ie. just 5ths and octaves
VERSE 2:
A C
Don't hide behind the truth,
Ab
the world is so uncouth,
Eb
it weighs me down when I wanna fly.
A C
The secret sound is new,
Ab
it resonates in all that's true,
Eb
the praise belongs to you.
Chorus 1:
| 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + | 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + | 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + | 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |
| A A A G# A A A F# | G G G A A B B B | C C C B C C C C | F F F E E Bb Bb Bb |
Hey now, Hey now, (Wooaaah) Say it out now,
| 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + | 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + | 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + | 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + |
| A A A G# A A A F# | G G G A A B B B | C C C B C C C C | F F F E E Bb Bb Bb |
Day in, Day out, (Wooaaah) Say it out loud
(All these chords are 5ths like the instrumental link)
INSTRUMENTAL LINK
VERSE 3:
A C
The water wings of love,
Ab
keeps a drowning soul above,
Eb
in the sea that wants to wash me away.
A C
But you've taught me how to swim,
Ab
yeah the tide won't bring me in,
Eb
it's time to turn it up and sing.
Chorus 2:
(Same as Chorus 1 but repeated)
INSTRUMENTAL LINK
BREAKDOWN:
Basic chords: | A | C | D | Eb |
Lee's guitar notes: | C A | A E | G F# | A G |
Neil's guitar chords: | G A | B C | C D | D Eb |
Well the praise belongs to you.............
Chorus
INSTRUMENTAL Chorus
How to play Hey Now
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 A. 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.