Hey Jude
The Beatles · Past Masters (Remastered) [2009]
take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better
Hey Jude, don't be afraid
You were made to go out and get her
The minute you let her under your skin
Then you begin to make it better
And anytime you feel the pain
Hey Jude refrain
don't carry the world upon your shoulders
For well you know that it's a fool
who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder
Na na na na na
na na na na
Hey Jude don't let me down
You have found her, now go and get her
Remember to let her into your heart
then you can start to make it better
So let it out and let it in
Hey Jude begin
You're waiting for someone to perform with
And don't you know that it's just you
Hey Jude, you'll do
The movement you need is on your shoulder
Na na na na na
na na na na yeah
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her under your skin
Then you begin to make it better
Better, better, better, better, better, oh
Na, na na na na na na
na na na na, hey Jude
Na, na na na na na na
na na na na, hey Jude
Na, na na na na na na
na na na na, hey Jude
Na, na na na na na na
na na na na, hey Jude
Jude Jude a Judy Judy Judy Judy, ow
Na, na na na na na na
na na na na, Hey Jude
(Jude Jude Jude Jude Jude)
Na, na na na na na na
na na na na na, Hey Jude
(Hey Jude Hey Jude)
na na na na na na na
nananana hey jude
na na na na na na na
nananana hey jude
Na, na na na na na na
na na na na, hey Jude
na na na na, Hey Jude
Hey Jude
Released by The Beatles in 1968, "Hey Jude" stands as a defining anthem of the band's later period. Originally recorded as a response to the young John Lennon, the track evolved into a massive commercial success and a cultural touchstone. Its extended instrumental coda, featuring a famous guitar solo by George Harrison, became a signature element of the song's live performances and studio recordings. The composition exemplifies the Beatles' ability to blend pop sensibilities with orchestral arrangements, solidifying their status as pioneers of rock music. Over decades, the recording has been reissued on various compilations, including the remastered "Past Masters" collection, ensuring its enduring presence in the canon of classic rock. The song's message of encouragement and its iconic melody have transcended generations, making it one of the most recognizable and influential works in popular music history.