Helplessly Hoping
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Intro Am G/B C G
Am G/B C G
Helplessly hoping her harlequin hovers nearby
D
Awaiting a word
Am G/B C G
Gasping at glimpses of gentle true spirit he runs
D
Wishing he could fly
Am C G D
Only to trip at the sound of good bye
Am G/B C G
Wordlessly watching he waits by the window and wonders
D
At the empty place inside
Am G/B C G
Heartlessly helping himself to her bad dreams he worries
D
Did he hear a good-bye?
Am G/B C G C/G
Or even hello?
G
They are one person
They are two alone
They are three together
F/A Am C G Am G
They are for each other
Am G/B C G
Stand by the stairway you'll see something certain to tell you
D
Confusion has its cost
Am G/B C G
Love isn't lying it's loose in a lady who lingers
D
Saying she is lost
Am G/B C G C/G
And choking on hello
G
They are one person
They are two alone
They are three together
F/A Am C G Am 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 Am. 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.