Ho Hey — Chords

The Lumineers
Key C majorTuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Verse
C›F
Chorus
Am›G›F›C
Stomp-and-clap simple — mostly C and F, with Am and G for the chorus lift.
Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

C×321
F134211
Am×231
G213
Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string.

❓ Ho Hey — FAQ

What key is Ho Hey in?

Ho Hey is in C major.

What chords does Ho Hey use?

The main progression uses C, F, Am, G. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

How do I get the Ho Hey guitar tone?

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