Help Sometimes
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[Intro ]
G C
[Verso 1]
G C
Don't you know your scars will fade in time
Em
Don't you little yourself, you're doing fine
C G
I know the night seems dark, but the sun will rise
[Verso 2]
G C
All the weight on your shoulders pilin' on
Em
Ones that said they'd be there, now they're all gone
C
I know you needed some love, so I wrote this song
[Refrão]
G
Cause everybody needs help sometimes
C
You feel like a shell sometimes
Em D
You're tryin so hard, screamin' at God
G
We're all going through hell sometimes
C
It's hard to tell
Em
When people are broken
D
Keep your heart open
Em D C
You can save somebody's life
G
If you'd help sometimes
[Verso 3]
G C
People say a lot of things that they don't mean
Em
I know it eats you up, but don't believe
C
Cause people don't know what's in your heart
[Verso 4]
G C
And all the words in your head keep tearing you down
Em
Think the wall's too high, you don't see a way out
C
You can reach out your hand, I'm here right now
D
Don't ya be too proud
[Refrão]
G
Everybody needs help sometimes
C
You feel like a shell sometimes
Em D
You're tryin so hard, screamin' at God
G
We're all going through hell sometimes
C
It's hard to tell
Em
When people are broken
D
Keep your heart open
Em D C
You can save somebody's life
G
If you'd help sometimes
Interlude
C Em C
Everybody needs help sometimes
[Verso 5]
G C
Don't you know your scars will fade in time
Em
Don't you little yourself, you're doing fine
C
I know the night seems dark, but the sun will rise
C
Sun will rise
[Refrão]
G
Everybody needs help sometimes
C
You feel like a shell sometimes
Em D
You're tryin so hard, screamin' at God
G
We're all going through hell sometimes
D C
It's hard to tell
Em
When people are broken
D
Keep your heart open
Em D C
You can save somebody's life
G
If you'd help sometimes
Outro
C G C
Cause everybody needs help sometimes
How to play Help Sometimes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.