Helplessly Hoping
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Intro: Am7 C G D
Am7 C G
Helplessly hoping her harlequin hovers nearby
D
Awaiting a word
Am7 C
Gasping at glimpses of gentle true spirit
G D
He runs, wishing he could fly
Am C G D
Only to trip at the sound of goodbye
Am7 C
Wordlessly watching, he waits by the window
G D
And wonders at the empty place inside
Am7 C
Heartlessly helping himself to her bad dreams
G D
He worries, did he hear a goodbye
Am C G D
Or even hello
G C
They are one person
G C
They are two alone
G C
They are three together
G Dm/F C G
They are four for each other
Am7 C
Stand by the stairway, you'll see something
G D
Certain to tell you confusion has its cost
Am7 C
Love isn't lying, it's loose in a lady
G D
Who lingers, saying she is lost
Am C G D
And choking on hello
How to play Helplessly Hoping
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am7. 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.