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How to play Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye by Steam on guitar

This is a classic singalong that feels big, punchy, and easy to get people clapping along with. At about 120 BPM, you get a steady drive that keeps the song moving without feeling rushed, and the repeated hook makes it satisfying to lock in once you have the changes under your fingers.

You can lean on the open shapes C, Dm, G, Am, F, E, and D for most of the work, but the harder barre shapes D#, A#, and Fm will test your fretting hand. The main change to watch is the opening C - D# - A# - C move, since it jumps quickly between shapes and sets the pace for the rest of the chart.

Start by looping that opening progression slowly until the switches feel automatic, then add the other open shapes one at a time. After that, bring in D#, A#, and Fm separately, and only then put everything together at tempo so the full song feels smooth and confident.

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.