Lyrics
There is a (A)town in north On (G)tar i o,
with dream low (A)com fort mem o ry to (G)spare,
(D)big and in my a (A)mind
I (G)still need a place to go,
(D)throw all (A)shad my chang es were (G)there.
Blue, blue win (A)dows be hind the (G)stars, i o,
with yel low (A)moon fort on o the to (G)rise,
(D)big birds fly ing a (A)cross
the (G)sky, need a place to go,
(D)throw ing (A)shad ows on our were (G)there.
(G)eyes.
Leave us
help less, (A)help less, help
less.
Ba (A)by, can you hear me (G)now?
The chains
are locked and (G)tied a cross the (C)door.
Ba
by, sing (G)with me some how.
help less, (A)help less, help
less.
Help less, (A)help less, help
less.
help less, (A)help less, help
less.
Help less, (A)help less, help
less.
Helpless by Neil Young
Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 66 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Helpless”
- What key is "Helpless" in?
- "Helpless" by Neil Young is in the key of D with a tempo of 66 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Helpless" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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.