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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Helplessly Hoping" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 120 BPM.
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About “Helplessly Hoping”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Helplessly Hoping" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Helplessly Hoping" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Helplessly Hoping" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Helplessly Hoping" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Helplessly Hoping"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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