Helplessly, Hopelessly
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Chord shapes aren't used through verse unless you want to strum
instead of following picking pattern.
Chords written as B* use normal B chord shape if strumming,
but different picking pattern. See end of tab.
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F# = 244322 Ebm = x68876
E = 012200 or x79997 B = x24442 or 799877
Badd9 = x24422 Db = x46664
Ab = 466544 Bbm = x13321 or 688666
Ebm7 = x68676 Abm = 466444
Dbm = x46654
F# Ebm E B (x2)
INTRO
F# Ebm E B F# Ebm E B*
I can stand with the weight of the world on my shoulders,
F# Ebm E B F# Ebm E B*
I can fight with the toughest of the tough.
F# Ebm E B F# Ebm E B*
I can laugh in the face of all my insecurities,
F# Ebm E B*
Anytime, anywhere, anything,
Db
I'm strong enough.
Badd9 Db
But when you're holding me like this,
Ebm B Db
I'm carelessly lost in your touch.
Badd9 Db
I'm completely defenceless,
Ebm Db Ab
Baby, its almost too much.
Bbm B Ebm7 Abm Db
I'm helplessly, hopelessly, recklessly falling in
F# Ebm7 E B F# Ebm7 E B*
Love.
F# Ebm E B F# Ebm E B*
So let consequence do what it will to us, I don't care.
F# Ebm E B F# Ebm E B*
Let the stars stand as witness to it all.
F# Ebm E B F# Ebm E B*
Say the word and tonight I will follow you anywhere.
F# Ebm E B* Db
I just can't pretend anymore I'm too sturdy to fall.
Badd9 Db
'Cause when you're holding me like this,
Ebm B Db
I'm carelessly lost in your touch.
Badd9 Db
I'm completely defenceless,
Ebm Db Ab
Baby, its almost too much.
Bbm B Ebm7 Abm Db
I'm helplessly, hopelessly, recklessly falling in
F# Ebm E B F# Ebm E B
Love.
Dbm Abm Bbm B Db
I am not afraid, I am not afraid.
Badd9 Db
'Cause when you're holding me like this,
Ebm B Db
I'm carelessly lost in your touch.
Badd9 Db
I'm completely defenceless,
Ebm Db Ab
Baby, its almost too much.
Bbm B Ebm7 Abm Db B Ebm7 Abm Db
I'm helplessly, hopelessly, recklessly falling
B Ebm7 Abm Db
I'm helplessly, hopelessly, recklessly falling in,
F# Ebm E B F# Ebm E B F# Ebm E B F#
Love ooooooohhhhhh.
*Picking pattern*
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F# Ebm7 E B B*
E-----------------------------2---- -----2-----
B----0-0-----0-0-----0-0-----0-0--- ----0-0----
G---3-3-3---3-3-3---3-3-3---3---3-- ---3---3---
D--4-------1-------2-------1------- -----------
A---------------------------------- --2--------
E---------------------------------- -----------
How to play Helplessly, Hopelessly
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.