Hope In A Hopeless World
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: FmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Bbm Eb Eb Fm
Bbm Eb Eb Fm
Bbm Eb Eb Fm
[Verse 1]
Bbm Fm
Baby born in New York City
Bbm Fm
Wrapped in a blanket that's tattered an' worn
Bbm Fm
Mother doin' the best she can
Fm Bbm Eb Fm
Teachin' hope in a hopeless world
[Verse 2]
Bbm Fm
Eldest son, he stayed in school
Bbm Fm
Listened to his mother, didn't drink or use
Bbm Fm
Yet, every job he wants he gets refused
Fm Bbm Eb Fm
It takes hope in a hopeless world
[Chorus]
Fm Bbm Eb Fm
Lookin' for hope in a hopeless world
Fm Bbm Eb Fm
Searchin' for love in such hateful times
Fm Bbm Eb Fm
Tryin' to stay strong when my mind gets weak
Fm Bbm Eb Fm
Looking for hope in a hopeless world
[Verse 3]
Bbm Fm
On the corner stands a young girl
Bbm Fm
The home she left was from a better part of town
Bbm Fm
Her daddy did things she couldn't talk about
Fm Bbm Eb Fm
Is there hope in a hopeless world?
[Verse 4]
Bbm Fm
Ya got a quarter for the homeless man?
Bbm Fm
Spare some change for the soldiers who fought the war
Bbm Fm
Put some money in their hats an' in their tins
Fm Bbm Eb Fm
Give them hope in a hopeless world
[Chorus]
Fm Bbm Eb Fm
Lookin' for hope in a hopeless world
Fm Bbm Eb Fm
Searchin' for love in such hateful times
Fm Bbm Eb Fm
Tryin' to stay strong when my mind gets weak
Fm Bbm Eb Fm
Tryin' to ease my mind...
[Bridge]
Dbmaj7 Abm7
We got to listen to the voice inside
Abm7 Bbm7 F
That speaks of love - don't compromise
Dbmaj7 Abm7
Realize time is passin' by
Abm Bbm7 Gb F
There are mountains to climb, we can't be standing still
Bbm Eb Fm
Bbm Eb Fm
[Verse 5]
Bbm Fm
Churches are full, but the prayers are not heard
Bbm Fm
Saturday's child don't wanna go to sunday school
Bbm Fm
Whatever happened to the golden rule
Fm Bbm Eb Fm
Teach them hope in a hopeless world
[Verse 6]
Bbm Fm
Somebody out there's got to listen
Bbm Fm Fm
Somebody out there's got to know what I'm talkin' 'bout
Bbm Fm
Raise your hand, raise your hand if you're with me
Fm Bbm Eb Fm
There's hope in a hopeless world
[Outro]
Fm Bbm Eb Fm
Lookin' for hope in a hopeless world
Fm Bbm Eb Fm
Searchin' for love in such hateful times
Fm Bbm Eb Fm
Tryin' to stay strong when my mind gets weak
Fm Bbm Eb Fm
Looking for hope in a hopeless world
Fm Bbm Eb Fm
Lookin' for hope in a hopeless world...
Fm Bbm Eb Fm
Gotta find love in a hopeless world...
(Repeat and fade)
How to play Hope In A Hopeless World
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.