Hey Ya! Chords
“Hey Ya!” by Shankar Mahadevan guitar chords: in the key of Em with the chords Em, D, G and C. It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Place a capo on fret 3 to match the original. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for Hey Ya!
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About Hey Ya!
Shankar Mahadevan's “Hey Ya!” is a bollywood track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 6 chords — Em, D, G, C, Am and Bm — with the progression centred on Em, D and G. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. The lyrics are in Hindi (romanised), so it's easy to sing along even while you're still learning the words. 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 Ya! — FAQ
What key is “Hey Ya!” in?
“Hey Ya!” by Shankar Mahadevan is in the key of Em. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Hey Ya!”?
“Hey Ya!” uses 6 chords: Em, D, G, C, Am and Bm.
Is “Hey Ya!” easy to play on guitar?
“Hey Ya!” is rated Intermediate.
Do I need a capo to play “Hey Ya!”?
Yes — place a capo on fret 3.
Who sings “Hey Ya!”?
“Hey Ya!” is performed by Shankar Mahadevan.
Is there a play-along video for “Hey Ya!”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Hey Ya!”?
“Hey Ya!” is categorised as Bollywood.
