Hey There Delilah Chords
The core chords below have been checked against published sources. Any synchronized timeline is an automatic estimate.
Chords in this song
Chords for Hey There Delilah by Plain White T's. The checked core chords are D, F#m, Bm, G, A, Em, usually played with a capo on fret 2. Press play to follow the automatic chord timeline, or click a chord to jump there.
How to play Hey There Delilah
D is the sounding key listed for this recording. With a capo on fret 2, play C, Em, Am, F, G, Dm shapes, which sound as D, F#m, Bm, G, A, Em.
Difficulty: Intermediate — 6 chords including F#m, Bm. The capo can make these shapes easier to play.
D6/Bm7 are voicing colours, not charted chords.
Chords you need
With a capo on fret 2, finger these as C, Em, Am, F, G, Dm.
Chord progression through the song
The core chords below have been checked against published sources. Any synchronized timeline is an automatic estimate.
Frequently asked
What key is Hey There Delilah in?
Hey There Delilah by Plain White T's is in the key of D, at around 104 BPM. With a capo on fret 2, you play C, Em, Am, F shapes, which sound in D.
What chords do I need for Hey There Delilah?
The checked core chords are D, F#m, Bm, G, A, Em, which most players finger as C, Em, Am, F, G, Dm with a capo on fret 2.
Is Hey There Delilah good for beginners?
Intermediate. 6 chords including F#m, Bm. The capo turns the chords into C, Em, Am, F shapes.
What capo do you use for Hey There Delilah?
Fret 2. With the capo there you play C, Em, Am, F, G, Dm shapes, and the song sounds in its original key of D.