Helplessly Lost
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Intro
G Em C G (x2)
verse 1
G
Well I'm sorry for the time that I've been taking
Em C G
And the lines that I've crossed
G
The mess that I've been making
Am D7
And for everything you've lost
C G
The heart that I've been breaking
B Em D7
For the damage and the cost
C D7
Oh forgive me darling
G
I am helplessly lost
verse 2
G
I'm sorry for the stories that I told you
Em C G
And the lies that I spoke
G
The future that I sold you
Am D7
And the promises I broke
C D7 G
For the love that I've been taking
B Em D7
Warmed with nothing but the frost
C D7
Oh forgive me darling
G
I am helplessly lost
Bridge
D7 C
How many deals will I make
Em
With the devil what's it take
D7
For a foolish man to learn
D7 C
How many years will I go
Em
Setting fire to all I know
Bm
Just to watch the city burn
Am C
Oh my dear we've reached a river we can't cross
Am D7 G
So leave me here for I am helplessly lost
How to play Helplessly Lost
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 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.