Lyrics
There is a (A)town in north On (G)tar i o stars,
with dream low com fort mem o ry to (G)spare,
and in my (A)mind
I (G)still need a place to go.
All ing my chang es were (G)there.
Blue, is blue (A)win dows be On (G)hind i the stars,
with yel low moon on the o ry to (G)rise,
and big birds (A)fly
ing (G)a cross a the to sky,
throw ing ows on our were (G)there.
(G)eyes.
Leave us
help less, (A)help less, help
less.
Babe,
can you hear me (G)now?
The chains
are locked and (G)tied a cross the door.
Babe ,
sing with me some how.
help less, (A)help less, help
less.
Help less, (A)help less, help
less.
Helpless by Neil Young
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Helpless" in?
- "Helpless" by Neil Young is in the key of D with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Helpless" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Helpless" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Helpless"?
- This arrangement of "Helpless" uses 3 chords: A, D, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Helpless" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by Neil Young can I play here?
- Try "OLD MAN", "DOWN BY THE RIVER", "OUT ON THE WEEKEND". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.