About Song
“Hey Jude” is a classic song by The Beatles, written by Paul McCartney and originally released in 1968 as a single. The song was later included on the compilation album “Hey Jude” and the double album “The Beatles,” commonly known as the “White Album.”
The genesis of “Hey Jude” can be traced back to a visit McCartney made to John Lennon’s estranged son, Julian Lennon. At the time, John was going through a divorce, and McCartney composed the song to console young Julian. The original title was “Hey Jules,” but McCartney later changed it to “Jude.”
The song’s lyrics encourage Jude to take control of his life and not be afraid to pursue happiness. The refrain, “Na-na-na, na-na-na-na, hey Jude,” became one of the most recognizable and singable hooks in popular music.
Musically, “Hey Jude” is notable for its extended length, reaching over seven minutes. The song begins with a simple acoustic guitar and McCartney’s soulful vocals and gradually builds with the addition of piano, drums, and a full orchestral arrangement. The coda features a repeating refrain, creating a sense of anthemic unity and bringing the song to a powerful conclusion.
“Hey Jude” became one of The Beatles’ most successful and enduring songs. It topped charts worldwide and held the record for the longest-running No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 at the time. The song’s impact was not only commercial but also cultural, and it remains a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. The emotional depth of McCartney’s lyrics, coupled with the song’s melodic brilliance and innovative structure, cements “Hey Jude” as a defining moment in The Beatles’ illustrious career.
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Lyrics
“Hey Jude”
Hey, Jude, don’t make it badTake a sad song and make it betterRemember to let her into your heartThen you can start to make it betterHey, 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 betterAnd 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 colderNah, nah nah, nah nah, nah nah, nah nah
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 betterSo 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 shoulderNah, nah nah, nah nah, nah nah, nah nah 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’ll begin to make it better, better, better, better, better… oh!Nah, nah nah, nah nah, nah, nah, nah nah,
Hey, Jude
Nah, nah nah, nah nah, nah, nah, nah nah,
Hey, Jude
Nah, nah nah, nah nah, nah, nah, nah nah,
Hey, Jude (Jude)
Nah, nah nah, nah nah, nah, nah, nah nah,
Hey, Jude (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Nah, nah nah, nah nah, nah, nah, nah nah,
Hey, Jude
Nah, nah nah, nah nah, nah, nah, nah nah,
Hey, Jude (don’t make it bad, Jude)
Nah, nah nah, nah nah, nah, nah, nah nah,
Hey, Jude (take a sad song and make it better)
Nah, nah nah, nah nah, nah, nah, nah nah,
Hey, Jude (oh, Jude)
Nah, nah nah, nah nah, nah, nah, nah nah,
Hey, Jude (Jude, hey, Jude, whoa)
Nah, nah nah, nah nah, nah, nah, nah nah,
Hey, Jude
Nah, nah nah, nah nah, nah, nah, nah nah,
Hey, Jude (ooh)
Nah, nah nah, nah nah, nah, nah, nah nah,
Hey, Jude
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Hey, Jude
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Hey, Jude
Nah, nah nah, nah nah, nah, nah, nah nah,
Hey, Jude
Nah, nah nah, nah nah, nah, nah, nah nah,
Hey, Jude [fade out]
