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Hey Hey What Can I Do Chords

Led Zeppelin Beginner Key of A 4 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

A · D · E · G

Hey Hey What Can I Do Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A D A

In the days of my youth, I was told what it means to be a man

E D A

Now I’ve reached that age, I’ve tried to do all those things the best I can

D A E

No matter how I try, I find my way to the same old jam

Chorus

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

Verse 2

A D A

She’s a good girl, loves her mama, loves Jesus and America too

E D A

She’s a good girl, she’s crazy ’bout Elvis, loves horses and her boyfriend too

D A E

It’s a bad situation, I only wanna tell you all

Chorus

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

Bridge

D A E D

She won’t sneak, she won’t cheat, she won’t lie to me

A E

But she gets that far away look in her eyes

D A E

And then she’s leavin’, leavin’ me

Verse 3

A D A

I don’t know what to do, I’m always late on cue

E D A

So I walk downtown, I jump a bus, I don’t know where it’s goin’ to

D A E

But I know what I’m doin’, I’m gonna make it to your door

Chorus

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

Outro

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

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.

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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

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A D A

In the days of my youth, I was told what it means to be a man

E D A

Now I’ve reached that age, I’ve tried to do all those things the best I can

D A E

No matter how I try, I find my way to the same old jam

Chorus

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

Verse 2

A D A

She’s a good girl, loves her mama, loves Jesus and America too

E D A

She’s a good girl, she’s crazy ’bout Elvis, loves horses and her boyfriend too

D A E

It’s a bad situation, I only wanna tell you all

Chorus

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

Bridge

D A E D

She won’t sneak, she won’t cheat, she won’t lie to me

A E

But she gets that far away look in her eyes

D A E

And then she’s leavin’, leavin’ me

Verse 3

A D A

I don’t know what to do, I’m always late on cue

E D A

So I walk downtown, I jump a bus, I don’t know where it’s goin’ to

D A E

But I know what I’m doin’, I’m gonna make it to your door

Chorus

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

Outro

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

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.

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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

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A D A

In the days of my youth, I was told what it means to be a man

E D A

Now I’ve reached that age, I’ve tried to do all those things the best I can

D A E

No matter how I try, I find my way to the same old jam

Chorus

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

Verse 2

A D A

She’s a good girl, loves her mama, loves Jesus and America too

E D A

She’s a good girl, she’s crazy ’bout Elvis, loves horses and her boyfriend too

D A E

It’s a bad situation, I only wanna tell you all

Chorus

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

Bridge

D A E D

She won’t sneak, she won’t cheat, she won’t lie to me

A E

But she gets that far away look in her eyes

D A E

And then she’s leavin’, leavin’ me

Verse 3

A D A

I don’t know what to do, I’m always late on cue

E D A

So I walk downtown, I jump a bus, I don’t know where it’s goin’ to

D A E

But I know what I’m doin’, I’m gonna make it to your door

Chorus

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

Outro

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

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.

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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

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A D A

In the days of my youth, I was told what it means to be a man

E D A

Now I’ve reached that age, I’ve tried to do all those things the best I can

D A E

No matter how I try, I find my way to the same old jam

Chorus

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

Verse 2

A D A

She’s a good girl, loves her mama, loves Jesus and America too

E D A

She’s a good girl, she’s crazy ’bout Elvis, loves horses and her boyfriend too

D A E

It’s a bad situation, I only wanna tell you all

Chorus

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

Bridge

D A E D

She won’t sneak, she won’t cheat, she won’t lie to me

A E

But she gets that far away look in her eyes

D A E

And then she’s leavin’, leavin’ me

Verse 3

A D A

I don’t know what to do, I’m always late on cue

E D A

So I walk downtown, I jump a bus, I don’t know where it’s goin’ to

D A E

But I know what I’m doin’, I’m gonna make it to your door

Chorus

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

Outro

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

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.

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Dtap to play

Etap to play

Gtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

A · D · E · G

Hey Hey What Can I Do Chords – Mandolin

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A D A

In the days of my youth, I was told what it means to be a man

E D A

Now I’ve reached that age, I’ve tried to do all those things the best I can

D A E

No matter how I try, I find my way to the same old jam

Chorus

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

Verse 2

A D A

She’s a good girl, loves her mama, loves Jesus and America too

E D A

She’s a good girl, she’s crazy ’bout Elvis, loves horses and her boyfriend too

D A E

It’s a bad situation, I only wanna tell you all

Chorus

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

Bridge

D A E D

She won’t sneak, she won’t cheat, she won’t lie to me

A E

But she gets that far away look in her eyes

D A E

And then she’s leavin’, leavin’ me

Verse 3

A D A

I don’t know what to do, I’m always late on cue

E D A

So I walk downtown, I jump a bus, I don’t know where it’s goin’ to

D A E

But I know what I’m doin’, I’m gonna make it to your door

Chorus

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

Outro

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

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.

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Dtap to play

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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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A D A

In the days of my youth, I was told what it means to be a man

E D A

Now I’ve reached that age, I’ve tried to do all those things the best I can

D A E

No matter how I try, I find my way to the same old jam

Chorus

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

Verse 2

A D A

She’s a good girl, loves her mama, loves Jesus and America too

E D A

She’s a good girl, she’s crazy ’bout Elvis, loves horses and her boyfriend too

D A E

It’s a bad situation, I only wanna tell you all

Chorus

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

Bridge

D A E D

She won’t sneak, she won’t cheat, she won’t lie to me

A E

But she gets that far away look in her eyes

D A E

And then she’s leavin’, leavin’ me

Verse 3

A D A

I don’t know what to do, I’m always late on cue

E D A

So I walk downtown, I jump a bus, I don’t know where it’s goin’ to

D A E

But I know what I’m doin’, I’m gonna make it to your door

Chorus

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

Outro

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true, no

A D

Hey hey, what can I do?

A E

I got a woman who won’t be true

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.