Hey Joe chords by Jimi Hendrix - Karaoke songs online!
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C G D A E E
Hey Joe, where you goin' with that gun in your hand?
C G D A E E
Hey Joe, I said where you goin' with that gun in your hand?
Alright.
C G
I'm goin down to shoot my old lady,
D A E E
you know I caught her messin' 'round with another man.
Yeah!
C G
I'm goin' down to shoot my old lady,
D A E
you know I caught her messin' 'round with another man.
E
Huh! And that ain't too cool.
[Verse 2]
C G D A E E
Uh, hey Joe, I heard you shot your woman down, you shot her down now.
C G D A E E
Uh, hey Joe, I heard you shot you old lady down, you shot her down to the ground. Yeah!
C G
Yes, I did, I shot her,
D A E E
You know I caught her messin’ ‘round, messin’ ‘round town,
C G
Uh, yes I did, I shot her.
D A E
You Know I caught my old Lady messin’ ‘round town,
E
And have her the gun, And I shot her
Hey Joe" – Jimi Hendrix's Explosive Debut into Rock History
When Jimi Hendrix first hit the UK music scene in 1966 with his rendition of "Hey Joe," he wasn’t just covering a song — he was redefining it. This track, though written by Billy Roberts and previously performed by several artists, became eternally linked to Hendrix’s name after he infused it with his signature guitar style, raw emotion, and electric stage presence.
"Hey Joe" tells the story of a man on the run after committing a crime of passion — a dark, brooding tale of jealousy and consequence. But in Hendrix's hands, the song becomes more than a narrative. His haunting vocals and searing guitar solos elevate the piece into a psychedelic blues-rock epic, setting the stage for what would become a revolutionary career.
Backed by the Experience (with Noel Redding on bass and Mitch Mitchell on drums), Hendrix’s version is slower, more deliberate than earlier takes — almost cinematic in its pacing. Every note feels intentional, every bend of the string soaked in emotion. It’s a performance that introduced the world to a guitarist who didn’t just play music — he felt it through every nerve.
Released as his debut single, "Hey Joe" was the song that launched Hendrix into stardom and remains one of the most iconic tracks in rock history. It’s not just a song — it’s a statement, a mood, and a glimpse into the soul of one of music’s most transcendent figures.
