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Hey Joe

Robert Plant

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Hey Joe by Robert Plant in the key of C

Level: Beginner Decade: 2000s Genre: Rock Theme: Betrayal Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Robert Plant - Hey Joe

Intro
Cm

Verse
CmHey Joe, Where You Goin' With That Money In Your Hand
CmHey Joe, Where You Goin' With That Money In Your Hand
CmGoin' Downtown, Buy Me A Blue Steel .44
CmGoin' Downtown, Buy Me A Blue Steel .44

Verse 2
CmHey Joe, Where You Goin' With That Gun In Your Hand
CmHey Joe, Where You Goin' With That Gun In Your Hand
CmI'm Goin' Downtown Find My Baby She Been Runnin With Another Man
CmI'm Goin' To Find My Woman She Be Runnin' With Another Man Ah

Verse 3
CmHey Joe, I Heard You Shot Your Lady Down
CmHey Joe, I Heard You Shot Your Lady Down
CmYes I Did, I Shot Her Just Like I Said
CmYes I Did, I Shot Her Just Like I Said

Solo
G# D# A# F Cm G# D# A# F Cm
G# D# A# F Cm G# D# A# F Cm

Verse 4
CmHey Joe Where You Gonna Run To Now?
CmHey Joe Where You Gonna Run To Now?
CmI'm Goin' Way Down South Now
CmI'm Goin' Way Down South Where I Can Be Free
CmAin't No Hangman Ain't No Hangmen
CmAin't No Hangman Ain't No Hangmen Put No Noose Around Me
Also available in: Em (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Hey Joe?

The chords for Hey Joe are: Cm, G#, D#, A#, F

What is the original key of Hey Joe?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing Hey Joe?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Hey Joe in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Hey Joe be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Hey Joe on ukulele?

Chord Hey Joe can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Hey Joe?

Hey Joe uses 5 chords: Cm, G#, D#, A#, F

What is the easiest way to play Hey Joe?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Hey Joe released in?

Hey Joe was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Hey Joe?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Hey Joe to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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