Guitar chords Hey Hey My My Into The Black

Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) is a song by Neil Young that reflects on the idea that rock n roll will never die, staying relevant across generations. The lyrics mention Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols, symbolizing the enduring spirit of rock through changing times. The song has become emblematic, partly because of its role in discussions about authenticity and integrity in music.

Key:  Am
Introduction:
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Hey hey, my my
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Rock and roll will never die
        
C
           
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There's more to the picture
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 Than meets the eye
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 Hey hey, my my

 
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Out of the blue and into the black
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G
                    
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You pay for this and they give you that
C
           
G6
     
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F
 
Once you're gone, you can't come back
Am
                     
G
                   
F/A
 
When you're out of the blue  and into the black

Am
           
G
                
F/A
 
The king is gone but he's not forgotten
Am
      
G
        
F/A
 
Is the story of Johnny Rotten?
C
              
G6
      
Am
                  
F
 
It's better to burn out 'cause rust never sleeps
 
Am
           
G
                
F/A
 
The king is gone but he's not forgotten

Am
 
G
       
F/A
 
Hey hey, my my
Am
         
G
             
F/A
 
Rock and roll will never die
 
C
                 
G6
        
Am
               
F
 
There's more to the picture  Than meets the eye
 
Am
 
G
       
F/A
 
Hey hey, my my

Am
 
G
 
F/A