Hello Chords
Adele
Beyond the notes
A chart only shows the chords. Here is the easiest way to play Hello on guitar, and a place to take it once you know it.
Easiest on guitar
Open chords in Am.
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Hello chords in other keys
The same progression moved to whichever key suits your voice. Pick one to transpose the chart and the playback.
- Key of Fm Original
- FmAbEbDbCm
- Key of Gm
- GmBbFEbDm
- Key of Cm
- CmEbBbAbGm
- Key of Dm
- DmFCBbAm
- Key of Am
- AmCGFEm
- Key of Em
- EmGDCBm
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About Hello
Hello by Adele — F minor, 79 BPM, beginner. Built around Fm, Eb, Db and Ab. Transpose to any key right on the page. The chart moves through Section, Verse, Pre-chorus, Chorus, Chorus 2 (2) and Outro, using 5 chords in total — a slow and emotional popular song, and F minor is expressive and introspective.
Chord progressions in this song: I–V–vi–IV (Axis), vi–IV–I–V (Sensitive), I–vi–IV–V ('50s / doo-wop)
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote Hello?
Hello was written and recorded by Adele.
What key is Hello in?
Hello is in F minor.
What are the chords in Hello?
The chord chart uses 5 chords: Fm, Ab, Eb, Db, Cm.
How fast is Hello?
Hello is played at 79 BPM (beats per minute) — a slow and emotional feel.
Is Hello easy to play?
Hello is built around 4 main chords — 5 in total once you count the passing chords — so it's rated Beginner. Most beginners can learn it in one session.
Can I get a printable PDF of Hello?
Yes — click PDF in the toolbar above for a printable, transposable chord chart for Hello by Adele. Free, no signup needed.
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Adele
[Verse 1]
Hello, it's me
I was wondering if after all these years
You'd like to meet, to go over
Everything
They say the time's supposed to heal ya
But I ain't done much healing
[Verse 2]
Hello, can you hear me?
I'm in California dreaming about who we used to be
When we were younger
And free
I've forgotten how it felt before the world fell at our feet
[Pre-chorus 1]
There's such a difference between us and a million miles
[Chorus 1]
Hello from the other side
I must've called a thousand times to tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
But when I call you never seem to be home
How long from the outside?
At least I can say that I'm trying?
To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
But it don't matter, it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore
[Verse 3]
Hello,
how are you?
It's so typical of me to talk about myself I'm sorry, I hope that you will
Did you ever make it out of that town where nothing ever happened?
[Pre-chorus 2]
It's no secret that the both of us are running out of time
[Chorus 2]
It's no secret that the both of us are running out of time
So hello from the other side
I must've called a thousand times to tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
But when I call you never seem to be home
Hello from the outside
At least I can say that I've tried (I've tried) to tell you I'm sorry
For breaking your heart, but it won't matter
It clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore
[Chorus 2 (2)]
ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh Half life, half life, half life, half life, half life
[Chorus 3]
Hello from the outside
At least I can say that I've tried
To tell you I've been sorry for breaking your heart
But it don't matter, it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore