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Hey Jude Chords

The Beatles Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · D · C · Em

Hey Jude Chords – Guitar

One of The Beatles’ most iconic songs and a timeless singalong anthem. The simple verse structure builds to one of the greatest outros in music history.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The “na na na” outro is where the magic happens. Build your strumming intensity gradually and let the energy keep rising until the very end.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need G, D, C, and Em. The verse uses just G-D-D-G, the bridge adds C and Em.

2

Master the verse

The verse pattern is: G-D-D-G. Each chord gets a full bar. The rhythm is relaxed and steady.

3

Learn the bridge

The bridge (“And anytime you feel the pain”) uses G-C-D-G. This section builds energy leading to the chorus.

4

Build the outro

The famous “na na na na-na-na-na” uses G-C-D-G on repeat. Start gentle and build, build, build until the end.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Guitar Version

Verse 1

G D

Hey Jude, don’t make it bad

D G

Take a sad song and make it better

C G

Remember to let her into your heart

D G

Then you can start to make it better

Verse 2

G D

Hey Jude, don’t be afraid

D G

You were made to go out and get her

C G

The minute you let her under your skin

D G

Then you begin to make it better

Outro

G C

Na na na na-na-na-na

D G

Na-na-na-na, hey Jude

Practice tip: The outro is the most fun part. Once you can play G-C-D-G on autopilot, invite friends to sing the “na na na” with you. This song was made for group singing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Hey Jude"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.

Is "Hey Jude" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Hey Jude" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Hey Jude"?

It was written by The Beatles.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · D · C · Em

Hey Jude Chords – Ukulele

One of The Beatles’ most iconic songs and a timeless singalong anthem. The simple verse structure builds to one of the greatest outros in music history.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The “na na na” outro is where the magic happens. Build your strumming intensity gradually and let the energy keep rising until the very end.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need G, D, C, and Em. The verse uses just G-D-D-G, the bridge adds C and Em.

2

Master the verse

The verse pattern is: G-D-D-G. Each chord gets a full bar. The rhythm is relaxed and steady.

3

Learn the bridge

The bridge (“And anytime you feel the pain”) uses G-C-D-G. This section builds energy leading to the chorus.

4

Build the outro

The famous “na na na na-na-na-na” uses G-C-D-G on repeat. Start gentle and build, build, build until the end.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Ukulele Version

Verse 1

G D

Hey Jude, don’t make it bad

D G

Take a sad song and make it better

C G

Remember to let her into your heart

D G

Then you can start to make it better

Verse 2

G D

Hey Jude, don’t be afraid

D G

You were made to go out and get her

C G

The minute you let her under your skin

D G

Then you begin to make it better

Outro

G C

Na na na na-na-na-na

D G

Na-na-na-na, hey Jude

Practice tip: The outro is the most fun part. Once you can play G-C-D-G on autopilot, invite friends to sing the “na na na” with you. This song was made for group singing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Hey Jude"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.

Is "Hey Jude" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Hey Jude" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Hey Jude"?

It was written by The Beatles.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · D · C · Em

Hey Jude Chords – Piano

One of The Beatles’ most iconic songs and a timeless singalong anthem. The simple verse structure builds to one of the greatest outros in music history.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The “na na na” outro is where the magic happens. Build your strumming intensity gradually and let the energy keep rising until the very end.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need G, D, C, and Em. The verse uses just G-D-D-G, the bridge adds C and Em.

2

Master the verse

The verse pattern is: G-D-D-G. Each chord gets a full bar. The rhythm is relaxed and steady.

3

Learn the bridge

The bridge (“And anytime you feel the pain”) uses G-C-D-G. This section builds energy leading to the chorus.

4

Build the outro

The famous “na na na na-na-na-na” uses G-C-D-G on repeat. Start gentle and build, build, build until the end.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Piano Version

Verse 1

G D

Hey Jude, don’t make it bad

D G

Take a sad song and make it better

C G

Remember to let her into your heart

D G

Then you can start to make it better

Verse 2

G D

Hey Jude, don’t be afraid

D G

You were made to go out and get her

C G

The minute you let her under your skin

D G

Then you begin to make it better

Outro

G C

Na na na na-na-na-na

D G

Na-na-na-na, hey Jude

Practice tip: The outro is the most fun part. Once you can play G-C-D-G on autopilot, invite friends to sing the “na na na” with you. This song was made for group singing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Hey Jude"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.

Is "Hey Jude" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Hey Jude" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Hey Jude"?

It was written by The Beatles.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · D · C · Em

Hey Jude Chords – Banjo

One of The Beatles’ most iconic songs and a timeless singalong anthem. The simple verse structure builds to one of the greatest outros in music history.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The “na na na” outro is where the magic happens. Build your strumming intensity gradually and let the energy keep rising until the very end.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need G, D, C, and Em. The verse uses just G-D-D-G, the bridge adds C and Em.

2

Master the verse

The verse pattern is: G-D-D-G. Each chord gets a full bar. The rhythm is relaxed and steady.

3

Learn the bridge

The bridge (“And anytime you feel the pain”) uses G-C-D-G. This section builds energy leading to the chorus.

4

Build the outro

The famous “na na na na-na-na-na” uses G-C-D-G on repeat. Start gentle and build, build, build until the end.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Banjo Version

Verse 1

G D

Hey Jude, don’t make it bad

D G

Take a sad song and make it better

C G

Remember to let her into your heart

D G

Then you can start to make it better

Verse 2

G D

Hey Jude, don’t be afraid

D G

You were made to go out and get her

C G

The minute you let her under your skin

D G

Then you begin to make it better

Outro

G C

Na na na na-na-na-na

D G

Na-na-na-na, hey Jude

Practice tip: The outro is the most fun part. Once you can play G-C-D-G on autopilot, invite friends to sing the “na na na” with you. This song was made for group singing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Hey Jude"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.

Is "Hey Jude" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Hey Jude" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Hey Jude"?

It was written by The Beatles.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · D · C · Em

Hey Jude Chords – Mandolin

One of The Beatles’ most iconic songs and a timeless singalong anthem. The simple verse structure builds to one of the greatest outros in music history.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The “na na na” outro is where the magic happens. Build your strumming intensity gradually and let the energy keep rising until the very end.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need G, D, C, and Em. The verse uses just G-D-D-G, the bridge adds C and Em.

2

Master the verse

The verse pattern is: G-D-D-G. Each chord gets a full bar. The rhythm is relaxed and steady.

3

Learn the bridge

The bridge (“And anytime you feel the pain”) uses G-C-D-G. This section builds energy leading to the chorus.

4

Build the outro

The famous “na na na na-na-na-na” uses G-C-D-G on repeat. Start gentle and build, build, build until the end.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Mandolin Version

Verse 1

G D

Hey Jude, don’t make it bad

D G

Take a sad song and make it better

C G

Remember to let her into your heart

D G

Then you can start to make it better

Verse 2

G D

Hey Jude, don’t be afraid

D G

You were made to go out and get her

C G

The minute you let her under your skin

D G

Then you begin to make it better

Outro

G C

Na na na na-na-na-na

D G

Na-na-na-na, hey Jude

Practice tip: The outro is the most fun part. Once you can play G-C-D-G on autopilot, invite friends to sing the “na na na” with you. This song was made for group singing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Hey Jude"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.

Is "Hey Jude" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Hey Jude" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Hey Jude"?

It was written by The Beatles.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · D · C · Em

Hey Jude Chords – Harmonica

One of The Beatles’ most iconic songs and a timeless singalong anthem. The simple verse structure builds to one of the greatest outros in music history.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The “na na na” outro is where the magic happens. Build your strumming intensity gradually and let the energy keep rising until the very end.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need G, D, C, and Em. The verse uses just G-D-D-G, the bridge adds C and Em.

2

Master the verse

The verse pattern is: G-D-D-G. Each chord gets a full bar. The rhythm is relaxed and steady.

3

Learn the bridge

The bridge (“And anytime you feel the pain”) uses G-C-D-G. This section builds energy leading to the chorus.

4

Build the outro

The famous “na na na na-na-na-na” uses G-C-D-G on repeat. Start gentle and build, build, build until the end.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song — Harmonica Version

Verse 1

G D

Hey Jude, don’t make it bad

D G

Take a sad song and make it better

C G

Remember to let her into your heart

D G

Then you can start to make it better

Verse 2

G D

Hey Jude, don’t be afraid

D G

You were made to go out and get her

C G

The minute you let her under your skin

D G

Then you begin to make it better

Outro

G C

Na na na na-na-na-na

D G

Na-na-na-na, hey Jude

Practice tip: The outro is the most fun part. Once you can play G-C-D-G on autopilot, invite friends to sing the “na na na” with you. This song was made for group singing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Hey Jude"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.

Is "Hey Jude" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Hey Jude" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Hey Jude"?

It was written by The Beatles.