Pop, R&B

Hey Ya Chords

OutKast Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · E

OutKast’s genre-defying pop hit with its irresistible energy and unusual rhythm. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Funky Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: This song is all about rhythm and energy. Play with a tight, percussive feel. Mute the strings between strums for that choppy, funky sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

One, two, three, uh!

C D Em

My baby don’t mess around because she loves me so and this I know for sure

G C D Em

But does she really wanna but can’t stand to see me walk out the door?

G C D Em

Don’t try to fight the feeling ’cause the thought alone is killing me right now

G C D Em

Thank God for Mom and Dad for sticking two together ’cause we don’t know how

Chorus

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

Verse 2

G C

You think you’ve got it, oh you think you’ve got it

D Em

But “got it” just don’t get it till there’s nothing at all

G C

We get together, oh we get together

D Em

But separate’s always better when there’s feelings involved

G C

If what they say is “nothing is forever”

D

Then what makes, then what makes, then what makes

Em

Then what makes, what makes love the exception?

Chorus

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

Bridge

G

Alright, alright, alright, alright

C

Alright, alright, alright, alright

D

Alright, alright, alright, alright

Em

Alright, alright

G C

OK now ladies! (Yeah?)

D Em

Now we gonna break this thing down in just a few seconds

G C

Now don’t have me break this thing down for nothing

D Em

Now I wanna see y’all on your baddest behavior!

G C D Em

Lend me some sugar, I am your neighbor!

Final Chorus

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D EmG

Hey ya! Hey ya!

Practice tip: Four chords (G, C, D, Em) repeat in a fast, driving pattern throughout. The challenge is the speed and energy — practice at a slower tempo first and gradually speed up.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · E

OutKast’s genre-defying pop hit with its irresistible energy and unusual rhythm. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Funky Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is all about rhythm and energy. Play with a tight, percussive feel. Mute the strings between strums for that choppy, funky sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

One, two, three, uh!

C D Em

My baby don’t mess around because she loves me so and this I know for sure

G C D Em

But does she really wanna but can’t stand to see me walk out the door?

G C D Em

Don’t try to fight the feeling ’cause the thought alone is killing me right now

G C D Em

Thank God for Mom and Dad for sticking two together ’cause we don’t know how

Chorus

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

Verse 2

G C

You think you’ve got it, oh you think you’ve got it

D Em

But “got it” just don’t get it till there’s nothing at all

G C

We get together, oh we get together

D Em

But separate’s always better when there’s feelings involved

G C

If what they say is “nothing is forever”

D

Then what makes, then what makes, then what makes

Em

Then what makes, what makes love the exception?

Chorus

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

Bridge

G

Alright, alright, alright, alright

C

Alright, alright, alright, alright

D

Alright, alright, alright, alright

Em

Alright, alright

G C

OK now ladies! (Yeah?)

D Em

Now we gonna break this thing down in just a few seconds

G C

Now don’t have me break this thing down for nothing

D Em

Now I wanna see y’all on your baddest behavior!

G C D Em

Lend me some sugar, I am your neighbor!

Final Chorus

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D EmG

Hey ya! Hey ya!

Practice tip: Four chords (G, C, D, Em) repeat in a fast, driving pattern throughout. The challenge is the speed and energy — practice at a slower tempo first and gradually speed up.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · E

OutKast’s genre-defying pop hit with its irresistible energy and unusual rhythm. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Funky Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is all about rhythm and energy. Play with a tight, percussive feel. Mute the strings between strums for that choppy, funky sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

One, two, three, uh!

C D Em

My baby don’t mess around because she loves me so and this I know for sure

G C D Em

But does she really wanna but can’t stand to see me walk out the door?

G C D Em

Don’t try to fight the feeling ’cause the thought alone is killing me right now

G C D Em

Thank God for Mom and Dad for sticking two together ’cause we don’t know how

Chorus

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

Verse 2

G C

You think you’ve got it, oh you think you’ve got it

D Em

But “got it” just don’t get it till there’s nothing at all

G C

We get together, oh we get together

D Em

But separate’s always better when there’s feelings involved

G C

If what they say is “nothing is forever”

D

Then what makes, then what makes, then what makes

Em

Then what makes, what makes love the exception?

Chorus

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

Bridge

G

Alright, alright, alright, alright

C

Alright, alright, alright, alright

D

Alright, alright, alright, alright

Em

Alright, alright

G C

OK now ladies! (Yeah?)

D Em

Now we gonna break this thing down in just a few seconds

G C

Now don’t have me break this thing down for nothing

D Em

Now I wanna see y’all on your baddest behavior!

G C D Em

Lend me some sugar, I am your neighbor!

Final Chorus

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D EmG

Hey ya! Hey ya!

Practice tip: Four chords (G, C, D, Em) repeat in a fast, driving pattern throughout. The challenge is the speed and energy — practice at a slower tempo first and gradually speed up.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · E

OutKast’s genre-defying pop hit with its irresistible energy and unusual rhythm. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Funky Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is all about rhythm and energy. Play with a tight, percussive feel. Mute the strings between strums for that choppy, funky sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

One, two, three, uh!

C D Em

My baby don’t mess around because she loves me so and this I know for sure

G C D Em

But does she really wanna but can’t stand to see me walk out the door?

G C D Em

Don’t try to fight the feeling ’cause the thought alone is killing me right now

G C D Em

Thank God for Mom and Dad for sticking two together ’cause we don’t know how

Chorus

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

Verse 2

G C

You think you’ve got it, oh you think you’ve got it

D Em

But “got it” just don’t get it till there’s nothing at all

G C

We get together, oh we get together

D Em

But separate’s always better when there’s feelings involved

G C

If what they say is “nothing is forever”

D

Then what makes, then what makes, then what makes

Em

Then what makes, what makes love the exception?

Chorus

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

Bridge

G

Alright, alright, alright, alright

C

Alright, alright, alright, alright

D

Alright, alright, alright, alright

Em

Alright, alright

G C

OK now ladies! (Yeah?)

D Em

Now we gonna break this thing down in just a few seconds

G C

Now don’t have me break this thing down for nothing

D Em

Now I wanna see y’all on your baddest behavior!

G C D Em

Lend me some sugar, I am your neighbor!

Final Chorus

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D EmG

Hey ya! Hey ya!

Practice tip: Four chords (G, C, D, Em) repeat in a fast, driving pattern throughout. The challenge is the speed and energy — practice at a slower tempo first and gradually speed up.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · E

OutKast’s genre-defying pop hit with its irresistible energy and unusual rhythm. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Funky Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is all about rhythm and energy. Play with a tight, percussive feel. Mute the strings between strums for that choppy, funky sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

One, two, three, uh!

C D Em

My baby don’t mess around because she loves me so and this I know for sure

G C D Em

But does she really wanna but can’t stand to see me walk out the door?

G C D Em

Don’t try to fight the feeling ’cause the thought alone is killing me right now

G C D Em

Thank God for Mom and Dad for sticking two together ’cause we don’t know how

Chorus

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

Verse 2

G C

You think you’ve got it, oh you think you’ve got it

D Em

But “got it” just don’t get it till there’s nothing at all

G C

We get together, oh we get together

D Em

But separate’s always better when there’s feelings involved

G C

If what they say is “nothing is forever”

D

Then what makes, then what makes, then what makes

Em

Then what makes, what makes love the exception?

Chorus

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

Bridge

G

Alright, alright, alright, alright

C

Alright, alright, alright, alright

D

Alright, alright, alright, alright

Em

Alright, alright

G C

OK now ladies! (Yeah?)

D Em

Now we gonna break this thing down in just a few seconds

G C

Now don’t have me break this thing down for nothing

D Em

Now I wanna see y’all on your baddest behavior!

G C D Em

Lend me some sugar, I am your neighbor!

Final Chorus

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D EmG

Hey ya! Hey ya!

Practice tip: Four chords (G, C, D, Em) repeat in a fast, driving pattern throughout. The challenge is the speed and energy — practice at a slower tempo first and gradually speed up.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · E

OutKast’s genre-defying pop hit with its irresistible energy and unusual rhythm. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Funky Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is all about rhythm and energy. Play with a tight, percussive feel. Mute the strings between strums for that choppy, funky sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

One, two, three, uh!

C D Em

My baby don’t mess around because she loves me so and this I know for sure

G C D Em

But does she really wanna but can’t stand to see me walk out the door?

G C D Em

Don’t try to fight the feeling ’cause the thought alone is killing me right now

G C D Em

Thank God for Mom and Dad for sticking two together ’cause we don’t know how

Chorus

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

Verse 2

G C

You think you’ve got it, oh you think you’ve got it

D Em

But “got it” just don’t get it till there’s nothing at all

G C

We get together, oh we get together

D Em

But separate’s always better when there’s feelings involved

G C

If what they say is “nothing is forever”

D

Then what makes, then what makes, then what makes

Em

Then what makes, what makes love the exception?

Chorus

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

Bridge

G

Alright, alright, alright, alright

C

Alright, alright, alright, alright

D

Alright, alright, alright, alright

Em

Alright, alright

G C

OK now ladies! (Yeah?)

D Em

Now we gonna break this thing down in just a few seconds

G C

Now don’t have me break this thing down for nothing

D Em

Now I wanna see y’all on your baddest behavior!

G C D Em

Lend me some sugar, I am your neighbor!

Final Chorus

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D Em

Hey ya! Hey ya!

G C D EmG

Hey ya! Hey ya!

Practice tip: Four chords (G, C, D, Em) repeat in a fast, driving pattern throughout. The challenge is the speed and energy — practice at a slower tempo first and gradually speed up.