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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
A · D · E · G
Hey Hey What Can I Do Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
A · D · E · G
Hey Hey What Can I Do Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
A · D · E · G
Hey Hey What Can I Do Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
A · D · E · G
Hey Hey What Can I Do Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
A · D · E · G
Hey Hey What Can I Do Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
A · D · E · G
Hey Hey What Can I Do Chords – Harmonica
Led Zeppelin’s non-album B-side about a troubled relationship with a woman who loves the nightlife. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to sound in the key of A, or play the A, D, and E chords without a capo.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A – D – A
E – D – A
D – A – E
Chorus
A – D
A – E
A – D
A – E
Verse 2
A – D – A
E – D – A
D – A – E
Chorus
A – D
A – E
A – D
A – E
Bridge
D – A – E – D
A – E
D – A – E
Verse 3
A – D – A
E – D – A
D – A – E
Chorus
A – D
A – E
A – D
A – E
Outro
A – D
A – E
A – D
A – E
A – D
A – E
A – D
A – E
Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (A, D, E). Practice switching between them cleanly before adding the strum pattern to build muscle memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Hey Hey What Can I Do"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and G.
Is "Hey Hey What Can I Do" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Hey Hey What Can I Do" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Hey Hey What Can I Do"?
It was written by Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, John Bonham, and released in 1970.