How to play Hey Jude by The Beatles
Learn to play Hey Jude by The Beatles in the key of D major at a beginner level. SongView's AI generates the chords, guitar tabs, piano sheet music, and MIDI backing track so you can start playing faster.
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Key, tempo & difficulty
Hey Jude is played in the key of D major, at 72 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a beginner difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.
Chords used in Hey Jude
How to play Hey Jude on guitar
Looking for Hey Jude guitar chords? Hey Jude by The Beatles is played in the key of D major. The main guitar chords are F, C, C7, Bb. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Hey Jude on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Hey Jude chords for a beginner-friendly version.
How to play Hey Jude on piano
Want to play Hey Jude on piano? Hey Jude by The Beatles is played in the key of D major. The piano chords are F, C, C7, Bb. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Hey Jude at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.
How to play Hey Jude on ukulele
Hey Jude translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of D major. The ukulele chords are F, C, C7, Bb. If you're searching for easy Hey Jude ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.
How to play Hey Jude on bass
The bass line for Hey Jude by The Beatles follows the chord progression in the key of D major. The chords are F, C, C7, Bb. SongView's AI transcribes the Hey Jude bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.
Practice tips for Hey Jude
To practice Hey Jude efficiently, start by learning the F, C, C7, Bb chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Hey Jude is in the key of D major, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Hey Jude at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.