Johnston, Daniel - Hey Joe Lyrics






Hey Jude, come on, Joe
Don't make that sad song
Any sadder than it already is

Hey Jack, get back
Get yourself together
Come on, come on

I know you're thinking of your nervous love
I know exactly what you're thinking of

Hey Sid, no matter what you did
It can work out, work out
No matter how you feel right now

Hey George, do your chores
Don't feel sore
I know it's a lot more than just being poor

There's a heaven and there's a star for you
There's a heaven and there's a star for you
There's a heaven and there's a star for you





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  1. D.... J....

    Only just discovered this gentleman when his death was published. Every single time I hear a song of his, I cry.

  2. R.... B....

    Hey Jude, come on, Joe
    Don't make that sad song
    Any sadder than it already is

    Hey Jack, get back
    Get yourself together
    Come on, come on

    I know you're thinking of your nervous love
    I know exactly what you're thinking of

    Hey Sid, no matter what you did
    It can work out, work out
    No matter how you feel right now

    Hey George, do your chores
    Don't feel sore
    I know it's a lot more than just being poor

    There's a heaven and there's a star for you
    There's a heaven and there's a star for you
    There's a heaven and there's a star for you

  3. p.... p....

    is it supposed to sound so distorted and muffled??

    p.... p....

    Man Boi yeah its a lo-fi album.

  4. b.... ....

    dearly missed

  5. D.... ....

    There's a heaven and there's a star for you, Daniel.

  6. A.... D....

    I'm crying so hard. Rest in peace, and thank you for making me feel like I'm not alone so many times.

  7. Z.... B....

    R.I.P

    You beautiful soul ❤

  8. G.... ....

    I love this song

  9. J.... d....

    always there, alwyas here

  10. N.... C....

    We are going to miss you Daniel. Rest In Peace. I will always look up to you and your music. I express this with deep sorrow. Thank you for everything.

  11. P.... P....

    Dearest Daniel,
    Truly unique inspiration in my life.
    You gave me the hope and motivation to take a path as a musician.
    Understanding that to be a musician i did not have to have a perfect voice, be classically trained in an instrument or to look a certain way…that truly expressing oneself without censorship of the heart is all that really matters.
    You sang with such raw and tender sincerity.
    I remember the first time i chanced upon your music…it was Hey Joe.. some 15 years ago..within the first few chords it left me balling crying on my bedroom floor.
    It was so honest and pure. Since that moment devouring every piece of music you ever created…seeing me through the rest of my adolescence, all through my college years….returning in times of heart ache…always holding you dear to my heart… your melodies always floating back when i needed them most…


    Upon hearing the news of your passing last night i instantly returned to Hey Joe.. . feeling like a 17 year old boy again….it still touches me in the same way…finding such solace in your infinite wisdom.

    Thank You Daniel…. so grateful and blessed for all you have shared…I will always love you.


    True Hero.. eternal legend.. may you shine bright forever.

  12. J.... B....

    It’s all going to be okay. He’s okay now.

  13. A.... L....

    I can't stop crying..... I love you Danny.

  14. c.... d....

    RIP DJ. Love your music. Absolutely irreplaceable.

  15. S.... T....

    ✨🌷✨

  16. D.... R....

    Theres a heaven and a star for you Danny..........RIP

  17. t.... ....

    Rip Daniel Johnston ):

  18. D.... A....

    I can't believe you're gone. This song hit way harder today than it ever had. There is a heaven and a star for you, Daniel. Wherever you are. Thank you.

    D.... A....

    well said

  19. Y.... G....

    There's a heaven and there's a star for you
    RIP

  20. A.... ....

    Hey those who read this
    No matter what you did
    It can work out, work out.
    No matter how you feel right now..

  21. i.... m....

    😭♥️❤️💖

  22. K.... B....

    “there’s a heaven and, there’s a star for you”

  23. M.... ....

    Hey jew

  24. E.... F....

    Chords?

  25. s.... j....

    this doesn't give any justice to the original but love you daniel

    s.... j....

    This is the original though lol

  26. S.... ....

    "I know it's a lot more than just being bored." That line kills me.. Daniel's music has saved me on many occasions.. I'm so appreciative of him.

  27. E.... F....

    “There’s a heaven and, there’s a star for you”. Nobody mediocre can write like that.

    E.... F....

    I can't make it to the last time he says it without breaking into tears.....

    E.... F....

    there's a heaven and there's a star for him ❤️

  28. L.... ....

    Hey Jude
    Come on, Joe
    Don't make that sad song
    Any sadder than it already is
    Hey Jack
    Get back
    Get yourself together
    Come on, come on
    I know you're thinking of your nervous love
    I know exactly what you're thinking of
    Hey Cid
    No matter what you did
    It can work out
    Work out
    No matter how you feel right now
    Hey George
    Do your chores
    Don't feel sore
    I know it's a lot more than just being bored
    There's a heaven and there's a star for you
    There's a heaven and there's a star for you
    There's a heaven and there's a star for you

  29. A.... L....

    I cry every time. Love you Daniel. <3

  30. A.... D....

    this song helped me in so many situation <3

  31. L.... L....

    get back yourself together, c'mon c'mon

    ah man

  32. N.... L....

    My brother froze to death a week ago on the street due to the same mental illness DJ has. This song makes me hopeful! R.I.P. Daniel Paul Long

    N.... L....

    I am thanks. We played this at his memorial.

    N.... L....

    i am glad u are ok :) ur really strong !

    N.... L....

    U are not alone. Rip Daniel

    N.... L....

    I’m so sorry for your loss. ✨🌷✨

  33. S.... ....

    Dang, got teary eyed.

  34. A.... p....

    esto es hermoso

  35. J.... D....

    First time listening . Good morning spider.

    J.... D....

    Yeah, was pretty surprised that it wasn't written by Mark
    This one sounds great too, love both of them <3

  36. R.... O....

    madness bordering on genius

  37. A.... F....

    beautiful person ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  38. C.... ....

    My favorite :)

  39. K.... M....

    I used to listen to his songs like 4 years ago and get really happy. However, I can't help listen to him and not cry now because back then, I was not aware of his complete longing to be kind, dream and to help a friend out. His music is brilliant.

  40. A.... A....

    this album has gotten me thru depression so many times, god bless Daniel, a blessed soul indeed

  41. I.... M....

    xd Esta no es la canción que busco.

    I.... M....

    asi no se escribe jude

  42. J.... G....

    I hadn't cried in a while.

    J.... G....

    Jorge Gutierrez that’s why I can’t listen to DJ in public!

    J.... G....

    phil rhodes brilliant comment. Well done

  43. c.... t....

    so #emotional thank you based daniel

  44. S.... H....

    I love the piano on this song. It's like I'm right next to it. Or it's inside of me. Either way, it just gives me the chills in the best way.

  45. w.... ....

    can i hear it?

  46. H.... P....

    I think this is probably the saddest thing I have ever heard. But it is so compelling I can't help but love it.

  47. C.... ....

    First of all, this is a different song. Second of all, Hendrix's Hey, Joe was a cover of a song written by billy roberts.

  48. A.... S....

    I was in a really awful mood and then a friend of mine sent me this song, and that's just one of the nicest things someone could do.

    A.... S....

    Music like this gives a little meaning to the pain.

    A.... S....

    Thank you for everything, Daniel

  49. E.... A....

    Actually, it's not. I even recorded a cover of it afterwards that is on my website at loganarcher (dot) bandcamp (dot) com. Not to be too self-advertising or anything. I can't prove I won the talent show, but I can at least prove that I've covered it.

    E.... A....

    I've covered it too -- along with "Get Yourself Together" -- and I'm glad to have done so.

  50. B.... D....

    Bullshit

  51. V.... N....

    The truth is, Daniel Johnston was a genius. Even though he was thought to be "mediocre" his lyrics were still genuine, and his music still beautiful.
    This is my favorite song.

  52. d.... ....

    you might be thinking of the sparklehorse cover, because it's really easy to mix up sparklehorse and hendrix. i do it all the time

  53. S.... W....

    Why are you even comparing the two? the songs have the same name but would you compare Black Flag's "I Love You" with Chris Brown's or Vanilla Ice's? Or GZA's "Gold" With Spandau Ballet's? They are completely different songs, Hendrix didn't do a version of THIS song and Daniel Johnston didn't do a version of Hendrix

  54. S.... P....

    this guy

  55. e.... b....

    i'd love to hear it

  56. E.... F....

    "Oh he is a genious, greatest musician alive"

    Pretentious hipsters

    E.... F....

    No, it's not about hipsters.  It's really about you having no idea at all what you are talking about.  You have the problem, and nobody else.

    E.... F....

    Before making insults, maybe learn to spell

    E.... F....

    an opinion you disagree with****

    fixed it for ya

    E.... F....

    Emiliano Fernandez I was going to fight you but it looks like you’ve already been taken care of

  57. D.... ....

    Its a different song/style/emotion, and i love hendrix but there both good

  58. A.... a....

    I love you. :)

  59. x.... ....

    A, E, F#m, E, D, E, A...these are the chords for guitar. figuring out the timing is easy, just listen to the song.

    x.... ....

    xlrious1 You posted this 5 years ago, but thanks man.

  60. E.... A....

    I covered this song for a small talent show we had in my Spanish class at school for extra credit. Did it on acoustic, finger picked and sung. I won the talent show. :)

  61. E.... A....

    I covered this song for a small talent show we had in my Spanish class at sc

  62. T.... D....

    Amazing version by Sparklehorse as well.

  63. K.... ....

    Hello, I am well...thanks.

  64. A.... D....

    @mikemoos No I mean new as in something I havent heard

  65. S.... ....

    @GrisGrisOnUrDoorStep

    You do realize John Lennon has been dead for over 30 years now?

  66. A.... D....

    Whenever I hear a new John Lennon, Daniel Johnston, or Townes Van Zandt song I always feel so jealous because I wish I could write songs as good as them

    A.... D....

    Look up Alex G dude. The guy not the girl.

  67. r.... ....

    this is amazing. ya'll should check out kathy mccarthy's version of this; its really wonderful

  68. G.... C....

    Thanks for upload :)