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There’s a song that’s in (E)side
of my (A5(add9))soul;
it’s the one that I’ve (E)tried
to write (A5(add9))o ver and (E5)o ver a (A5(add9))gain.
I’m a wake in the (E)in
fi nite (A5(add9))cold;
but you sing to me (E)o
ver and (A5(add9))o ver and (E5)o ver a (A5(add9))gain.
So I (C#)lay my (G#)head back (F#)down,
and I (C#)lift my (G#)hands and (F#)pray
to be (G#)on (F#)ly (G#)yours, (A#m)I (F#)pray
to be (G#)on (F#)ly (G#)yours; (A#m)I (A)know now you’re my (G#sus4)on (G#7sus4)ly (C#5(add9))hope.
Sing to me the (E)song
the (A5(add9))stars,
of your ga la xy (E)danc
ing and (A5(add9))laugh ing (E5)laugh ing
When it feels like my (E)dreams
are so (A5(add9))far,
sing to me of the (E)plans
that you (A5(add9))have for me
So I lay my (G#)head back (F#)down,
and I (C#)lift my (G#)hands and (F#)pray
to be (G#)on (F#)ly (G#)yours, (A#m)I (F#)pray
to be (G#)on (F#)ly (G#)yours; (A#m)I (A)know now you’re my (G#sus4)on (G#7sus4)ly (C#5(add9))hope.
(C#5)hope.
I give you my des ti (C#m)ny,
I’m giv ing you (G#m)all of (C#m)me.
I want your sym pho (G#7)ny.
(D#)Sing ing in all that I (G#)am,
at the (F#)top of my lungs,
I’m (F#)giv ing it (F#)back.
(F#)pray
to be (G#)on (F#)ly (G#)yours; (A#m)I (A)know now you’re my (G#sus4)on (G#7sus4)ly (C#m)hope.
(C#m)Hmm,
hmm.
(A)Ooh.
Only Hope — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Only Hope" by Mandy Moore in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key E, 80 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Only Hope”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Only Hope" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Only Hope" by Mandy Moore in?
- The backing track is in E at 80 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Only Hope" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Only Hope"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Only Hope", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Only Hope" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Only Hope"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Only Hope"?
- "Only Hope" was originally performed by Mandy Moore. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Can I use "Only Hope" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Only Hope by Mandy Moore, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is E; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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