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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · F · Am · G
Ho Hey Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · F · Am · G
Ho Hey Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · F · Am · G
Ho Hey Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · F · Am · G
Ho Hey Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · F · Am · G
Ho Hey Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · F · Am · G
Ho Hey Chords – Harmonica
The Lumineers’ infectious folk-rock anthem that became a modern acoustic classic. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Stomping Folk (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Stomp your foot on beats 1 and 3 while you play for that characteristic Lumineers sound. Keep the strum percussive and energetic.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
Am
C
Am
Am – F – C
Chorus
Am – G – C (×2)
Verse 2
C
Am
C
Am
Am – F – C
Chorus
Am – G – C (×3)
F
Am – G – C (×2)
Verse 3
C
Am
C
Am
Am – F – C (×2)
Final Chorus
Am – G – C (×3)
F
Am – G – C
F
Am – G – C (×4)
F
Am – G – C (×2)
Practice tip: Just four chords (C, Am, G, F) make this incredibly accessible. The percussive “Ho! Hey!” shouts between chords are part of the fun. Add foot stomps for the full Lumineers experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ho Hey"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, Am and G.
Is "Ho Hey" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ho Hey" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Ho Hey"?
It was written by Wesley Schultz, Jeremiah Fraites, and released in 2012.