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Hey Girl:Mamas And The Papas.
Album - If You Can Believe Your Eyes 
and Ears - #1 on BB Hot 200 on
DUNHILL Records in 1966.
INTRO: Gb  
#1.
EbmHey, girl, I Gbknow he's put you DbdownB.
EbmFor every Enew love that he has Dbfound.
BHey, girl, I know you're Abmfeelin' Gbsad..
sad and blue.
EbAnd you think the trouble's not in Abhim,
the Abmtrouble's in Dbyou. (No!)
#2.
GbI know he's only tryin' to Dbscore.B  
EbmI've seen him, I've Eseen him breakin' 
hearts beDbfore.Ab  
AbmDon't let it Dbget you down.
EHe's not the only Ebboy around, and Abyou..
you shouldn't be so Dbblue.
INTERLUDE:  Gb   Db   Eb   Ebm   Gb   Eb   Ab  Db  
#3.
GbI know there'll be another Dbtime.
(EbmBut I'll be Ehis)..no, you'll be Dbmine.
BHey, girl, although your feelin' Gbmsad..
(GbmI'm sad! I'm)..sad and blue.
EbJust remember while you're feelin' Abmbad..
I'm waiting for Byou, Dbyeah.
OUTRO:
AbmDon't let it Dbget you down.
EYou know I'll always Ebbe around..and Abyou
you shouldn't be so Dbblue.
...Dbm E Db..Eb Ebm Gb...
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

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The story behind the song

The Mamas & the Papas were a defining force in the music of the 1960s counterculture, known for their vocal harmonies arranged by John Phillips, who adapted folk music to the beat style of the era. The group consisted of John Phillips, Cass Elliot, Michelle Phillips, and Denny Doherty. This song carries the signature sound of a group that captured the essence of their time with their unique blend of folk and rock. Playing this song connects you to the vibrant spirit of a band that left a significant mark on music history.

AI-written from these sources:The Mamas & the Papas — Wikipedia ↗

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Hey Girl

by The Mamas & The Papas

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Ebm

Abm

Gbm

Hey Girl:Mamas And The Papas.

Album - If You Can Believe Your Eyes

and Ears - #1 on BB Hot 200 on

DUNHILL Records in 1966.

INTRO:

#1.

Ebm Gb Db B

Hey, girl, I know he's put you down.

Ebm E Db

For every new love that he has found.

B Abm Gb

Hey, girl, I know you're feelin' sad..

sad and blue.

Eb Ab

And you think the trouble's not in him,

Abm Db

the trouble's in you. (No!)

#2.

Gb Db B

I know he's only tryin' to score.

Ebm E

I've seen him, I've seen him breakin'

Db Ab

hearts before.

Abm Db

Don't let it get you down.

E Eb Ab

He's not the only boy around, and you..

you shouldn't be so blue.

Gb Db Eb Ebm Gb Eb Ab Db

INTERLUDE:

#3.

Gb Db

I know there'll be another time.

Ebm E Db

(But I'll be his)..no, you'll be mine.

B Gbm

Hey, girl, although your feelin' sad..

Gbm

(I'm sad! I'm)..sad and blue.

Eb Abm

Just remember while you're feelin' bad..

B Db

I'm waiting for you, yeah.

OUTRO:

Abm Db

Don't let it get you down.

E Eb Ab

You know I'll always be around..and you

you shouldn't be so blue.

...Dbm E Db..Eb Ebm Gb...

A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

About Hey Girl Chords by The Mamas & The Papas

Learn how to play Hey Girl by The Mamas & The Papas with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hey Girl chords”, “Hey Girl guitar chords”, or “The Mamas & The Papas Hey Girl chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Hey Girl chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hey Girl lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Gb, Ebm, Db, B, E, Abm.

FAQ — Hey Girl by The Mamas & The Papas

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The chords for "Hey Girl" show the original chord names (including Gb, Ebm, Db, B, E, Abm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.