Hey Jude — Chords

The Beatles

Key F majorTuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Verse

F›C›C7›F›Bb›F›C›F

Coda

F›Eb›Bb›F

Starts plain — F to C and back — then the C7 pulls you into Bb before the long na-na coda.

Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string.

❓ Hey Jude — FAQ

What key is Hey Jude in?

Hey Jude is in F major.

What chords does Hey Jude use?

The main progression uses F, C, C7, Bb, Eb. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

How do I get the Hey Jude guitar tone?

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