Hey Joe
IntermediateJimi Hendrix
Classic Rock · 5 chords
Hendrix's debut single with a descending five-chord sequence. The slow blues feel gives plenty of room to bend.
Chords used in this song
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About the chords in "Hey Joe"
"Hey Joe" by Jimi Hendrix uses the chords C, G, D, A, E. This is a intermediate difficulty classic rock song. Click any chord above to see multiple fretboard diagrams and fingering options on a standard-tuned guitar.