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Key
A Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
A · D · E
The punk anthem that launched a thousand bands. Three chords (often played as two alternating), maximum speed, pure energy.
All Downstrokes (Fast!)
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Tip: All downstrokes, as fast as you can. Use power chords. Punk is about energy, not perfection.
How to play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Power chord shapes
Use A (power chord at fret 5), D (fret 5 on A string), and E (open power chord).
2
All downstrokes
Ramones never upstroke. All downstrokes, fast as possible. This builds the wall-of-sound energy.
3
Speed up gradually
Start at half speed and build up. The original is around 176 BPM — fast but achievable with practice.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Intro/Verse
A A
Hey ho, let’s go! Hey ho, let’s go!
A A
Hey ho, let’s go! Hey ho, let’s go!
A
They’re forming in a straight line,
A
They’re going through a tight wind,
D
The kids are losing their minds,
E A
The Blitzkrieg Bop!