“Hey Jude” is a song by the iconic British rock band The Beatles. It was written by Paul McCartney and credited to the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership. The song was released in 1968 as a single and later included on the album “The Beatles,” also known as the “White Album.”

“Hey Jude” is one of The Beatles’ most well-known and enduring tracks. The song features a simple yet powerful melody and heartfelt lyrics. It was written by McCartney to comfort John Lennon’s son, Julian, during the difficult time of John’s divorce from his first wife, Cynthia Lennon.

The song is characterized by its extended length (over 7 minutes), featuring a repeated refrain and a gradual build in intensity. The chorus of “Hey Jude” is particularly memorable, with the lyrics “Hey, Jude, don’t make it bad / Take a sad song and make it better.”

“Hey Jude” became a massive hit and topped the charts in multiple countries. It’s often regarded as a classic not only within The Beatles’ discography but also in the history of popular music. The song’s emotional resonance, timeless melody, and universal themes have contributed to its enduring popularity over the decades.

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Hey Jude, don’t make it bad.Take a sad song and make it better.Remember to let her into your heart,Then you can start to make it better.
Hey Jude, don’t be afraid.You were made to go out and get her.The minute you let her under your skin,Then you begin to make it better.
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain,Don’t carry the world upon your shoulders.For well you know that it’s a fool who plays it coolBy making his world a little colder.
Hey Jude, don’t let me down.You have found her, now go and get her.Remember to let her into your heart,Then you can start to make it better.
So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin,You’re waiting for someone to perform with.And don’t you know that it’s just you, hey Jude, you’ll do,The movement you need is on your shoulder.
Hey Jude, don’t make it bad.Take a sad song and make it better.Remember to let her under your skin,Then you’ll begin to make itBetter better better better better better, oh.
Na na na nananana, nannana, hey Jude…(repeat X number of times, fade)