Helplessly Hoping
View chords used in this chart
C/G 3 x 2 0 1 0
Gsus4 3 x 0 0 1 x
Csus2/B x 2 0 0 1 x
Csus2 x 3 0 0 1 x
G7/F 1 x 0 0 x x (no 3)
C/G* 3 x 2 0 1 3 hammer on 2nd and 4th string x2
[Intro]
Am7 C G Gsus4 G D Dsus2 D Dsus2
[Verse 1]
Am7 Csus2/B C C/G C G C/G G C/G D Dsus2 D Dsus2
Helplessly hoping her harlequin hovers nearby, awaiting a word
Am7 Csus2/B C C/G C G C/G G C/G D Dsus2 D
Gasping at glimpses of gentle true spirit he runs wishing he could fly
Dsus2
Am7 Csus2 G D Dsus2 D Dsus2
only to trip at the sound of goodbye
[Verse 2]
Am7 Csus2/B C C/G C G C/G G C/G D
Wordlessly watching he waits by the window and wonders at the empty place
Dsus2 D Dsus2
inside
Am7 Csus2/B C C/G C G C/G G C/G D Dsus2
Heartlessly helping him - self to her bad dreams he worries did he hear a goodbye
D Dsus2
Am7 Csus2 G Gsus4
or even hello?
[Chorus]
G Gsus4 G Gsus4 G Gsus4
They are one person, they are two alone, they are three together,
G G7/F C G C/G* G
they are for each other
[Verse 3]
Am7 Csus2/B C C/G C G C/G G C/G D
Stand by the stairway you'll see something certain to tell you confusion has its
Dsus2 D Dsus2
cost
Am7 Csus2/B C C/G C G C/G G C/G D Dsus2 D Dsus2
Love isn't lying it's loose in a lady who lingers, saying she is lost
Am7 Csus2 G Gsus4
and choking on hello
[Chorus]
G Gsus4 G Gsus4 G Gsus4
They are one person, they are two alone, they are three together,
G G7/F C G C/G* G
they are for each other
How to play Helplessly Hoping
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C/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.