3 Facts About the Origin of "Hey Jude"
- Paul McCartney originally wrote the song as “Hey Jules” for John Lennon’s son Julian during his parents’ divorce.
- He changed it to “Hey Jude” because it sounded better and was easier to sing, possibly influenced by the character Jude from the musical Oklahoma!.
- The song is about a child dealing with a difficult family situation, not a breakup anthem.