Helpless

by Neil Young
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Helpless" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 66 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Helpless”

Can I play "Helpless" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Helpless" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Helpless" by Neil Young played in?
Helpless is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Helpless"?
The arrangement plays at 66 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Helpless" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Helpless"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Helpless"?
"Helpless" was originally performed by Neil Young. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Neil Young can I play here?
Try "OLD MAN", "DOWN BY THE RIVER", "OUT ON THE WEEKEND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Helpless"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Helpless" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Helpless"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Helpless" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.