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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Helplessness Blues" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Ab, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Helplessness Blues"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Helplessness Blues" by Fleet Foxes played in?
- Helplessness Blues is arranged in the key of Ab 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Helplessness Blues". Key of Ab, 126 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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