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Key: D

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[D] [Em] [A] [G] [A]

[D]Oh-oh, whoa
[Em]I said [A]hey, yeah
[G]Uh, c'mon, baby
[A]Whoa-oh-oh, whoa
[D]There's this girl [Em]I'd like to meet
[A]I hear people [G]on the street
[A]They talk about [D]her all the time
[Em]Say that she [A]is, oh, so fine
[G]Think I seen [A]her once before
[D]But I can [Em]say this for sure
[A]'Cause it was [G]long ago, oh
[A]So a night [D]out with the boys
[Em]I hear people making [A]noise and from the corner
[G]Of my eyes and [A]then to my surprise
[D]Was the girl that [Em]I've been dreamin' of?
[A]I just can't [G]believe my love tonight
[A]I said, "Hey" [D](I said, "Hey")
[Em]"What's your name? [A]("What's your name?")
[G]And did [A]you come alone?"
[D]"Well, I'd like to [Em]get to know you
[A]And maybe I can [G]show you a good time"
[A]I said, "Hey" [D](I said, "Hey")
[Em]"What's your name? [A]("What's your name?")
[G]And did [A]you come alone?"
[D]"Well, I'd like to [Em]get to know you
[A]And maybe I can show [G]you a good time" (good time)
[A]Now my friends are [D]looking at me, thinkin'
[Em]What is this [A]guy up to sayin'
[G]I don't even [A]stand a chance
[D]She's way out [Em]of your league, man
[A]But I don't [G]really care at all
[A]'Cause she'll be comin' [D]back for more after tonight
[Em]As I make my [A]way over to her
[G]I feel my stomach [A]start to cave in
[D]And I ain't [E] meven there yet
[A]But somehow I found [G]the words to say
[A]And now she's [D]smiling back at me
[Em]And I [A]have to say-
[G]I said, "Hey" [A](I said, "Hey")
[D]"What's your name? [Em]("What's your name?")
[A]And did [G]you come alone?"
[A]"Well, I'd like to [D]get to know you
[Em]And maybe I can [A]show you a good time"
[G]Oh, I said, [A]"Hey" (I said, "Hey")
[D]"What's your name? [Em](What's your name?")
[A]And did [G]you come alone?"
[A]"Well, I'd like to [D]get to know you
[Em]And maybe I can [A]show you a good time"
[G]I said, "Hey" [A](I said, "Hey")
[D]"What's your name? [Em]("What's your name?")
[A]And did [G]you come alone?"
[A]"Well, I'd like to [D]get to know you
[Em]And maybe I can show [A]you a good time" (good time)

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key D (D Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

Genre Islands

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Hey by Sammy Johnson is played in the key of D. Originally recorded in the sounding key of D, 'Hey' by Sammy Johnson is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 2, enabling guitarists to execute friendly C shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The song relies exclusively on open cowboy chords (D, Em, A, G, E), letting beginners concentrate on tone clarity, ringing string resonance, and sustain without encountering demanding barre finger fatigue. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between D and Em: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 110 BPM.

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Hey by Sammy Johnson: sounding in D (Capo Fret 2, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in D (Capo on Fret 2 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (D, Em, A, G, E) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from D to Em requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – ii – V – IV – V

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

D Em A G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

E

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into C, maintaining D sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family D

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of D. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I D Tonic

ii Em Supertonic

iii F#m Mediant

IV G Subdominant

V A Dominant

vi Bm Submediant

vii° C#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: D • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – ii – V – IV – V • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Hey (Sammy Johnson)?

To play the Easy Chords for Hey, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Hey?

The original recording key for Hey by Sammy Johnson is D. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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[Intro]
[D] [Em] [A] [G] [A]

[D]Oh-oh, whoa
[Em]I said [A]hey, yeah
[G]Uh, c'mon, baby
[A]Whoa-oh-oh, whoa
[D]There's this girl [Em]I'd like to meet
[A]I hear people [G]on the street
[A]They talk about [D]her all the time
[Em]Say that she [A]is, oh, so fine
[G]Think I seen [A]her once before
[D]But I can [Em]say this for sure
[A]'Cause it was [G]long ago, oh
[A]So a night [D]out with the boys
[Em]I hear people making [A]noise and from the corner
[G]Of my eyes and [A]then to my surprise
[D]Was the girl that [Em]I've been dreamin' of?
[A]I just can't [G]believe my love tonight
[A]I said, "Hey" [D](I said, "Hey")
[Em]"What's your name? [A]("What's your name?")
[G]And did [A]you come alone?"
[D]"Well, I'd like to [Em]get to know you
[A]And maybe I can [G]show you a good time"
[A]I said, "Hey" [D](I said, "Hey")
[Em]"What's your name? [A]("What's your name?")
[G]And did [A]you come alone?"
[D]"Well, I'd like to [Em]get to know you
[A]And maybe I can show [G]you a good time" (good time)
[A]Now my friends are [D]looking at me, thinkin'
[Em]What is this [A]guy up to sayin'
[G]I don't even [A]stand a chance
[D]She's way out [Em]of your league, man
[A]But I don't [G]really care at all
[A]'Cause she'll be comin' [D]back for more after tonight
[Em]As I make my [A]way over to her
[G]I feel my stomach [A]start to cave in
[D]And I ain't [E] meven there yet
[A]But somehow I found [G]the words to say
[A]And now she's [D]smiling back at me
[Em]And I [A]have to say-
[G]I said, "Hey" [A](I said, "Hey")
[D]"What's your name? [Em]("What's your name?")
[A]And did [G]you come alone?"
[A]"Well, I'd like to [D]get to know you
[Em]And maybe I can [A]show you a good time"
[G]Oh, I said, [A]"Hey" (I said, "Hey")
[D]"What's your name? [Em](What's your name?")
[A]And did [G]you come alone?"
[A]"Well, I'd like to [D]get to know you
[Em]And maybe I can [A]show you a good time"
[G]I said, "Hey" [A](I said, "Hey")
[D]"What's your name? [Em]("What's your name?")
[A]And did [G]you come alone?"
[A]"Well, I'd like to [D]get to know you
[Em]And maybe I can show [A]you a good time" (good time)