Other arrangements of Helplessly Hoping
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(Am)Help less ly hop ing, her (C)har le quin hov ers
near (G)by,
a wait ing a word.
(Am)Gasp ing at glimps es of (C)gen tle true spir it,
he (G)runs,
wish ing he could fly,
on ly to (Am7)trip at the sound of good bye.
(Am)Word less ly watch ing, he (C)waits by the win dow and won ders
at the emp ty place in side.
(Am)Heart less ly help ing him (C)self to her bad dreams,
he wor ries,
did he hear a good bye,
or (Am7)e ven
on hel lo?
They are (G)one
per son, they are two
a lone,
they are three
to geth er, they are for
each (C)oth er.
(Am)Stand by the stair way, you’ll (C)see some thing cer dow to tell you
con fu emp sion has its cost.
(Am)Love is n’t ly ing, it’s (C)loose in a la dy
who lin gers,
did he in’ she is lost
and (Am7)chok ing
on hel lo.
They are (G)one
per son, they are two
a lone,
they are three
to geth er, they are for
each (C)oth er.
Helplessly Hoping — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Helplessly Hoping" by Crosby, Stills & Nash: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 120 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 “Helplessly Hoping”
- What key is "Helplessly Hoping" by Crosby, Stills & Nash played in?
- Helplessly Hoping is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Helplessly Hoping"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Helplessly Hoping" 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 "Helplessly Hoping"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Helplessly Hoping"?
- "Helplessly Hoping" was originally performed by Crosby, Stills & Nash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Helplessly Hoping"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, Dm, G.
- What other songs by Crosby, Stills & Nash can I play here?
- Try "SUITE: JUDY BLUE EYES", "CHICAGO", "MARRAKESH EXPRESS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Helplessly Hoping" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Helplessly Hoping" by Crosby, Stills & Nash. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Helplessly Hoping" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Helplessly Hoping" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.