Hopeless
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INTRO:
E5, C#sus2, A, B5, E5, C#sus2, A, B5
(RIFF 1)
VERSE 1:
E5
A grand empty canvas creating my life
A strange situation - there's no wrong or right
A E5
And I'm learning - along the way
E5
From the first time I met you, what could I do
But pray for the strength, to see this one through
A E5
And I'm tryin' it slips away
Chorus:
C#m A E
A hopeless romantic but nothing feels right
F# A
A ship full of lovers that sails out of sight
C#m B
I wait for the answers to fall from the? sky?
E5
(RIFF 1, RIFF 2)
VERSE 2:
E5
I'm walkin' through trees where the path has been worn
Where hearts have been ripped out trampled and torn
A E5
And I'm sorry - I'm sorry once again
Chorus:
C#m A E
A hopeless romantic but nothing feels right
F# A
A ship full of lovers that sails out of sight
C#m B
I wait for the answers to fall from the? sky?
C#m
to fall from the sky
C#m A E
A perfect beginning but why does it end
F# A
And when will I learn, to let someone in
C#m B
I wait for the answers to fall from the? sky?, yea?
D5 A E5, D5 A E5, D5 A B,
(SOLO 1)
Chorus:
C#m A E
A hopeless romantic but nothing feels right
F# A
A ship full of lovers that sails out of sight
C#m B
I wait for the answers to fall from the? sky? ?
C#m
To fall from the sky
C#m A E
A perfect beginning but why does it end
F# A
And when will I learn, to let someone in
C#m B
I wait for the answers to fall from the? sky?, yea?
C#m A E F# A C#m B
It's hopeless So hopeless So hopeless Yea?,
C#m A E F# A C#m B
Yea? (SOLO 2, RIFF 1) (note: SOLO2 starts 2 beats into the C#m)
OUTRO:
E5, C#sus2, A, B5, E5, C#sus2, A, B5, E5
How to play Hopeless
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E5. 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.