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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:DAA7GD7EmC

Chords for Hey Jude

Key: DBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop
D
3
90
 Hey DJude, don't make it Abad
 Take a A7sad song and make it Dbetter
 RemeGmber to let her into your Dheart
A7Then you can start to make it Dbetter
 Hey DJude, dont be Aafraid
 You were A7made to go out and Dget her
 The Gminute you let her under your Dskin
A7Then you begin to Dmake it D7better
 And any Gtime you feel the pain, Emhey Jude, refrain
 Don't A7carry the world upon your Dshoulder
 For Gdon't you know that it's a Emfool who plays it cool
 By A7making his world a little Dcolder
 Na na na D7na na, na na A7na na
 Hey DJude don't let me Adown
 You have A7found her, now go and Dget her
 The Gminute you let her into your Dheart
 Then you can A7start to make it Dbetter D7 
 So Glet it out and let it in, EmHey Jude, begin
 You're A7looking for someone to get Dcloser
 But Gdon't you know that it's just you EmHey Jude, You'll do,
 the A7moment you need Is on your Dshoulder
 Na na na D7na na, na na A7na na
 Hey DJude, don't make it Abad
 Take a A7sad song and make it Dbetter
 RemeGmber to let her into your Dheart
A7Then you can start to make it Dbetter
 ..better..better..better... Yeah!!
DNa, na, na Cna-na-na-na, Gna-na-na-na, Hey DJude
DNa, na, na Cna-na-na-na, Gna-na-na-na, Hey DJude
DNa, na, na Cna-na-na-na, Gna-na-na-na, Hey DJude

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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.