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I was (Eb5)raised up be liev ing I was some me how I I u nique, like a snow to be flake, dis the tinct a mong snow flakes, u (Ab)nique in each way you can (Eb)see.
And now af ter some think ing, I’d say I’d take rath that my you be to a (Eb5)func tion ing on ly in some great ma chin er y, (Ab5)serv ing some thing be yond (Eb5)me.
But I (Eb)don’t, I don’t know will what me that will (Ab)be.
I’ll get (Eb)back (Ab)to you (Eb)some day (Ab)soon;
you will (Eb)see.
What’s my (Eb5)name?
What’s my sta tion?
Oh, just tell ’ry what that I should do.
I don’t need to out kind to the arm ies of night that will (Ab)do such in jus tice to (Eb)you, or bow down and be grate ful and say, “Sure, keep all to my you see” to the (Eb5)men who move on ly in dim ly lit halls and de (Ab5)ter mine my fu ture for (Eb5)me.
And I (Eb)don’t, I don’t know will who me to be (Ab)lieve.
I’ll get (Eb)back (Ab)to you (Eb)some day (Ab)soon;
you will (Eb)see.
What’s my
If I (Ab)some day soon
my
(Eb)self.
If I had an or chard
I’d (Eb)work ’til I’m raw;
if I had an or chard I’d work (Fm7)’til I’m (Ab)sore.
And you (Bb)could (Ab)wait (Fm)ta bles, (Gm)and (Eb)soon run the store.
Gold (Eb)hair in the sun light,
my (Eb)light in the dawn,
oh,
if I had an or chard I’d work (Fm7)’til I’m (Ab)sore;
if I (Bb)had (Ab)an or (Ab)chard (Gm)I’d (Eb)work ’til I’m (Ab)sore.
Oh, (Eb)oh, in the sun oh,
oh, (Eb)oh, in the dawn,
oh,
oh, I oh, oh, or oh, I’d oh, (Fm7)’til I’m (Ab)oh.
if I (Bb)had (Ab)an or (Ab)chard (Gm)I’d (Eb)work ’til I’m (Ab)sore.
Oh,
(Eb)Some (Bb)day (Ab)I’ll (Fm)be (Ab)like (Gm)the man on the screen.
Helplessness Blues — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Helplessness Blues" by Fleet Foxes: 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 Eb, 126 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Helplessness Blues”
- What key is "Helplessness Blues" by Fleet Foxes played in?
- Helplessness Blues is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Helplessness Blues"?
- The arrangement plays at 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Helplessness Blues" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Helplessness Blues"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Helplessness Blues"?
- "Helplessness Blues" was originally performed by Fleet Foxes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Helplessness Blues"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abpow, Bb, Bb9, Eb, Eb7, Ebpow, +3 more.
- What other songs by Fleet Foxes can I play here?
- Try "He Doesn't Know Why", "White Winter Hymnal". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Helplessness Blues" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Helplessness Blues" by Fleet Foxes. 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 "Helplessness Blues" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Helplessness Blues" 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.