Ho Hey

How to play Ho Hey by The Lumineers on guitar

This is a great beginner song to learn because it has a steady, singable feel and a simple, upbeat pulse. You can focus on clean changes and keep the rhythm relaxed, which makes it feel rewarding fast.

All the chord shapes are open, so you do not need any barre chords here. The main change to watch is the move from C to F and back again, since that shift can slow you down at first. The opening C - F - C - Am gives you a good snapshot of the song's movement.

Start by holding each shape one at a time, then practice the opening progression slowly until the changes feel smooth. After that, loop C - F - C - Am with a steady count, and only speed up when you can switch without pausing.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.