hey jude

The Beatles · 1968

Listen carefully and fill in the missing words.

Verse 1 Hey Jude, don't make it (1). Take a sad song and make it (2). Remember to let her into your (3), Then you can start to make it better. Verse 2 Hey Jude, don't be (4). You were made to go out and get her. The minute you let her under your (5), Then you begin to make it better. Bridge And anytime you feel the (6), hey Jude, refrain, Don't carry the world upon your (7). For well you know that it's a (8) who plays it cool By making his world a little colder. Verse 3 Hey Jude, don't let me (9). You have found her, now go and get her. Remember to let her into your heart, Then you can start to make it better. Bridge 2 So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin, You're (10) for someone to (11) with. And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude, you'll do, The (12) you need is on your shoulder. Final Verse Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better. Remember to let her (13) your skin, Then you'll (14) to make it Better better better better better better, oh. Outro Na na na nananana, nannana, hey Jude...

Hey Jude

The Beatles · 1968

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Song Worksheets

Definition Match

Match each word (1-6) to its correct definition (A-F). Write the letter on the line.

1. refrain

2. shoulders

3. perform

4. movement

5. fool

6. colder

A. to stop yourself from doing something

B. the parts of your body between your neck and arms

C. to sing, play music or act in front of people

D. a person who acts in a silly or stupid way

E. less warm, more unfriendly

F. a motion or action, especially with your body

Song Diary Entry

Imagine you are Paul McCartney. Write a diary entry (50-80 words) about the day you wrote this song for Julian Lennon.

Think about your feelings, why you wrote it, and what you hoped it would do for Julian.

Did you know?

Read these facts about the song. Which one surprises you most?

🎵Paul McCartney wrote 'Hey Jude' to comfort John Lennon's son Julian during his parents' divorce in 1968.
⭐The song was originally called 'Hey Jules' but McCartney changed it to 'Jude' because it sounded better.
🎸At 7 minutes and 11 seconds, 'Hey Jude' was the longest single to top the British charts at that time.
📀The famous 'na na na' ending lasts for over 4 minutes and was recorded with a 36-piece orchestra.
🎤It became The Beatles' best-selling single, reaching number one in over 11 countries worldwide.

Discussion & analysis

Discuss each question with your partner.

1What advice would you give to a friend who is feeling sad?
2Do you think music can really help people feel better? How?

3Have you ever written a song or poem for someone you care about?
4Why do you think some songs become popular for many generations?

🎨 Play It! — Draw It!

Student comes to the board and draws — no letters, words, or numbers. They must draw the song title or artist name. Class guesses. Set a 60-second timer for each turn.