
Hey Jude Chords
“Hey Jude” by The Beatles guitar chords: in the key of D with the chords D, A, A7 and G. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for Hey Jude
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About Hey Jude
The Beatles's “Hey Jude” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 7 chords — D, A, A7, G, D7, Em and C — with the progression centred on D, A and A7. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
Hey Jude — FAQ
What key is “Hey Jude” in?
“Hey Jude” by The Beatles is in the key of D. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Hey Jude”?
“Hey Jude” uses 7 chords: D, A, A7, G, D7, Em and C.
Is “Hey Jude” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Hey Jude” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Hey Jude”?
“Hey Jude” is performed by The Beatles.
Is there a play-along video for “Hey Jude”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Hey Jude”?
“Hey Jude” is categorised as Pop.