Hey You (ver. 2)
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Em Dm Em Dm Em(9)
Hey you! out there in the cold
Bm
Getting lonely, getting old, can you feel me
Em(9)
Hey you! standing in the aisles
Bm
With itchy feet and fading smiles, can you feel me
D D7 G D C
Hey you! don't you help them to bury the light
Bm Am Em Dm
Don't give in without a fight.
Em(9)
Hey you! out there on your own
Bm
Sitting naked by the phone would you touch me
Em(9)
Hey you! with your ear against the wall
Bm
Waiting for someone to call out would you touch me
D D7 G D C
Hey you! would you help me to carry the stone
Bm Am Em
Open your heart, I'm coming home
Am Em Am Em Am Em
C D G D C
But it was only a fantasy
C G D C
The wall was too high, as you can see
C D G D C
No matter how he tried he could not break free
D7 Em Dm Em Dm Em Dm Em Dm
And the worms ate into his brain.
Em(9) Bm
Hey you! out there on the road
Bm
Doing what you're told, can you help me
G Em(9)
Hey you! out there beyond the wall
Bm
Breaking bottles in the hall, can you help me
D D7 G D C
Hey you! don't tell me there's no hope at all
Bm Am Em(9)
Together we stand, divided we fall.
How to play Hey You (ver. 2)
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 Em. 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.