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Hey Bulldog

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[Verse]
    B7Sheepdog, F#mstanding in the rain
    B7Bullfrog, F#mdoing it again
    ASome kind of F#mhappiness is Emeasured out in miles
    AWhat makes you F#mthink you're something B7special when you smile
[Verse]
    B7Childlike F#mno one understands
    B7Jackknife F#min your sweaty hands
    ASome kind of F#minnocence is Emeasured out in years
    AYou don't F#mknow what it's like to B7listen to your fears
[Chorus]
    BmYou can taGmaj7lk to me
    Bm7You can talk to Emme
    Em6You can talk to Em7me
    If you're Bdimlonely you can Emtalk to me
[Verse]
    B7Big man F#mwalking in the park
    B7Wigwam F#mfrightened of the dark
    ASome kind of F#msolitude is Emeasured out in you
    AYou think you F#mknow but you B7haven't got a clue
[Chorus]
    BmYou can taGmaj7lk to meBm6  
    Bm7You can talk to Emme
    Em6You can talk to Em7me
    If you're Bdimlonely you can Emtalk to me ...
     B7x24202
    F#mx44222
      Ax02220
      E022100
     Bmxx4432
   Bdimx2343x
  Gmaj7xx5432
    Bm7x24232
     Em022000
    Em6022020
    Em7022030

All chords in this song (12)

The story behind the song

"Hey Bulldog" emerged from a request for another Beatles song for the Yellow Submarine soundtrack, with John Lennon leading its composition. Though Lennon stated the lyrics "[mean] nothing," the song's energy is undeniable, built on a shifting key and a driving piano riff. Recorded during the filming of the "Lady Madonna" promotional film, it showcases the band's ability to craft a powerful rock number, described by commentators as everything from hard rock to psychedelic rock. Playing it feels like stepping into a playful, yet intense, musical moment.

AI-written from these sources:Hey Bulldog — Wikipedia ↗The Beatles — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Hey Bulldog

by The Beatles

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

Gmaj7

Bm7

Em6

Em7

Bdim

Bm6

[Verse]

B7 F#m

Sheepdog, standing in the rain

B7 F#m

Bullfrog, doing it again

A F#m E

Some kind of happiness is measured out in miles

A F#m B7

What makes you think you're something special when you smile

[Verse]

B7 F#m

Childlike no one understands

B7 F#m

Jackknife in your sweaty hands

A F#m E

Some kind of innocence is measured out in years

A F#m B7

You don't know what it's like to listen to your fears

[Chorus]

Bm Gmaj7

You can talk to me

Bm7 Em

You can talk to me

Em6 Em7

You can talk to me

Bdim Em

If you're lonely you can talk to me

[Verse]

B7 F#m

Big man walking in the park

B7 F#m

Wigwam frightened of the dark

A F#m E

Some kind of solitude is measured out in you

A F#m B7

You think you know but you haven't got a clue

[Chorus]

Bm Gmaj7 Bm6

You can talk to me

Bm7 Em

You can talk to me

Em6 Em7

You can talk to me

Bdim Em

If you're lonely you can talk to me ...

x24202

F#m

x44222

x02220

022100

xx4432

Bdim

x2343x

Gmaj7

xx5432

Bm7

x24232

022000

Em6

022020

Em7

022030

About Hey Bulldog Chords by The Beatles

Learn how to play Hey Bulldog by The Beatles with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hey Bulldog chords”, “Hey Bulldog guitar chords”, or “The Beatles Hey Bulldog 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 Bulldog chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hey Bulldog lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B7, F#m, A, E, Bm, Gmaj7.

FAQ — Hey Bulldog by The Beatles

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What key is "Hey Bulldog" in?

The chords for "Hey Bulldog" show the original chord names (including B7, F#m, A, E, Bm, Gmaj7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.