Hey There Delilah — Chords

Plain White T’s

Key D majorTuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Verse

D›F#m

Lift / pre-chorus

Bm›G›A›Bm›G›A›D

Gentle fingerpicked ballad. The verse rocks between just two shapes; the “what you do to me” lift brings in the Bm–G–A climb.

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 There Delilah — FAQ

What key is Hey There Delilah in?

Hey There Delilah is in D major.

What chords does Hey There Delilah use?

The main progression uses D, F#m, Bm, G, A. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

How do I get the Hey There Delilah guitar tone?

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