The Beatles - Hey Bulldog
Hello! Below you'll find my "Hey Bulldog" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by The Beatles is based around an awesome piano riff that is a ton of tun to play. The notes for the riff are with the chords/lyrics chart, but in the video I go into the details of the rhythm and counting.
Enjoy!
Hey Bulldog Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Hey Bulldog:
Hey Bulldog Chords & Lyrics
[Riff]
| B B D B E B F F# | B B D B F# B F E | X3
| B B D B E B F F# | B B D B F# B F E | X3
[Verse 1]
B7 F#m
Sheepdog, standing in the rain
B7 F#m
Bullfrog, doing it again
A F#m E E7
Some kind of happiness is measured out in miles
A F#m
What makes you think
B7
You're something special when you smile
[Verse 2]
B7 F#m
Childlike, no one understands
B7 F#m
Jackknife, in your sweaty hands
A F#m E E7
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
B7 F#m
Childlike, no one understands
B7 F#m
Jackknife, in your sweaty hands
A F#m E E7
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 Bm#5 Bm6 Bm7
You can talk to me you can talk to
Em Em#5 Em6 Em7
Me you can talk to me
Bmin7b5 Em
If you're lonely you can talk to me
Bm Bm#5 Bm6 Bm7
You can talk to me you can talk to
Em Em#5 Em6 Em7
Me you can talk to me
Bmin7b5 Em
If you're lonely you can talk to me
[Riff]
| B B D B E B F F# | B B D B F# B F E | X2
| B B D B E B F F# | B B D B F# B F E | X2
[Solo]
| B7 | F#m | B7 | F#m |
| A F#m | E E7 | A F#m | B7 |
[Verse 3]
B7 F#m
Big man, walking in the park
B7 F#m
Wigwam, frightened of the dark
A F#m E E7
Some kind of solitude is measured out in you
A F#m B7
You think you know me but you haven't got a clue
[Chorus]
Bm Bm#5 Bm6 Bm7
You can talk to me you can talk to
Em Em#5 Em6 Em7
Me you can talk to me
Bmin7b5 Em
If you're lonely you can talk to me
[Riff]
| B B D B E B F F# | B B D B F# B F E | X2
| B B D B E B F F# | B B D B F# B F E | X2
[Outro]
| B7 | F#m :||
"Hey Bulldog" etc. ad libs
| B7 | F#m :||
"Hey Bulldog" etc. ad libs
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Hey Bulldog Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Hey Bulldog" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Hey Bulldog" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
