- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Hey Joe |
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Instruments: |
Bass Guitar Voice Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-E6 |
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Scoring: |
Bass/Vocal/Chords Bass Tab |
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Original Published Key: |
E Minor |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
82 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0049507 |
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Price:
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$5.99
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Pages: |
7 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Hey, Joe, uh, where you goin' that gun in your hand? |
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Appears On:
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Jimi Hendrix |
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Pages: |
7 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Bass Guitar Voice Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-E6 |
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Scorings: |
Bass/Vocal/Chords Bass Tab |
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Original Published Key: |
E Minor |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0049507 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately Slow Rock |
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Metronome: |
q = 82 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Notation: |
Bass TAB |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1962 |
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Publisher: |
BMG Rights Management |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0049507 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Hey, Joe, uh, where you goin' that gun in your hand? |
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From the Album: |
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From the Books: |
25 Essential Rock Bass Classics Bass TAB White Pages Jimi Hendrix - Are You Experienced Jimi Hendrix - Experience Hendrix Jimi Hendrix - Radio One * Rock Bass Bible |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The bass TAB edition of “Hey Joe” is in E minor. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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What does this bass TAB arrangement include?
The bass TAB arrangement of “Hey Joe” is written for bass guitar, voice and backup vocals. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Hey Joe” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Hey Joe” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Hey Joe” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“Hey Joe” by Jimi Hendrix is available as a bass TAB arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Billy Roberts. It includes 7 pages of music.
The original key is E minor. The tempo is moderately slow rock, at around 82 BPM. The scoring is for Bass Guitar, Voice and Backup Vocals.
For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. It falls under the Acid Rock style category. Musicnotes offers 22 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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