Only Hope
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C#m B A (E A G#)
There's a song that's inside of my soul
C#m B A E A (G#)
It's the one that I've tried to write over and over again
C#m B A (E A G#)
I'm awake in the infinite hope
C#m B A E A (G#)
But you sing to me over and over and over again
C#sus2 G# F#
So I lay my head back down
C#sus2 G# F# Bbm
And I lift my hands and pray to be only yours
F# Bbm
I pray to be only yours
A G# C#m
I know now you're my only hope
C#m B A (E A G#)
Sing to me the song of the stars
C#m B A E A (G#)
Of your galaxy dancing and laughing and laughing again
C#m B A (E A G#)
When it feels like my dreams so far
C#m B A E A (G#)
Sing to me of the plans that you have for me over again
C#sus2 G# F#
So I lay my head back down
C#sus2 G# F# Bbm
And I lift my hands and pray to be only yours
F# Bbm
I pray to be only yours
A G# C#m
I know now you're my only hope
B C#sus2
I give you my destiny
B C#sus2
I'm giving you all of me
B C#sus2
I want your symphony
Eb G#
Singing in all that I am
F# G#
At the top of my lungs
F# G#
I'm giving it back
C#sus2 F#
So I lay my head back down
C#sus2 G# F# Bbm
And I lift my hands and pray to be only yours
F# Bbm
I pray to be only yours
F# Bbm
I pray to be only yours
A G# C#m
I know now you're my only hope
How to play Only Hope
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.