Song practice guide
How to Practice Hey Soul Sister
Train's 'Hey Soul Sister' brought the ukulele back to mainstream pop. The four-chord cycle, the reggae-pop groove, and the catchy chorus made it the most-streamed ukulele song of its era.
Song Details
- Key
- G
- Tempo
- 97 BPM
- Time
- 4/4
- Style
- boom-chuck
Structure
This song is still under copyright, so we publish its form rather than its chord chart. Add it to your library and you can enter or attach your own chart, and Repertoire will schedule it either way.
What to Focus On
Four open chords (typically C-G-Am-F). Steady upbeat strumming. Confident pop singing.
Practice Tips
- 1
The four chords are I-V-vi-IV in C major, the most common pop progression. Learn this song and you've learned a hundred others.
- 2
Originally a ukulele song but works equally well on guitar. The strum pattern stays the same.
- 3
The chorus is what people sing along to. Practice it confidently.
Why This Song
It's the ukulele-pop song that defined the 2010s acoustic sound.
Practice Hey Soul Sister Daily
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