What key is "Only Hope" in?

"Only Hope" by Mandy Moore is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Only Hope" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Only Hope" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Only Hope"?

This arrangement of "Only Hope" uses 20 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Absus2, Am7, Bb, C, Cm, Cm7, +12 more.

How long does it take to learn "Only Hope" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Mandy Moore can I play here?

Try "I'VE GOT A DREAM", "I WANNA BE WITH YOU", "WHEN WILL MY LIFE BEGIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

There’s a song that’s in (Eb)side

of my (Absus2)soul;

it’s the one that I’ve (Eb)tried

to write (Absus2)o ver and (Eb5)o ver a (Absus2)gain.

I’m a wake in the (Eb)in

fin ite (Absus2)cold;

but You sing to me (Eb)o

ver and (Absus2)o ver and (Eb5)o ver a (Absus2)gain.

So I (C5)lay my head back (F)down,

and I (C5)lift my hands and (F)pray

to be (G)on (Am7)ly (G)Yours, (Am7)I (F)pray

to be (G)on (Am7)ly (G)Yours, (Am7)I (Ab)know now You’re my (Abmaj7)on (Fm6)ly (Csus2)hope.

Sing to me like the (Cm7)song

of the (Absus2)stars,

of Your gal ax y (Cm7)danc

ing and (Absus2)laugh ing and (Ebsus2)laugh ing a (Abmaj7)gain.

When it me like the (Cm7)dreams

are so (Absus2)far,

sing to me of the (Cm7)plans

that you (Absus2)have for me (Ebsus2)o ver a (Abmaj7)gain.

(Abmaj7)gain.

So I (C5)lay my head back (F)down,

and I (C5)lift my hands and (F)pray

to be (G)on (Am7)ly (G)Yours, (Am7)I (F)pray

to be (G)on (Am7)ly (G)Yours, (Am7)I (Ab)know now You’re my (Abmaj7)on (Fm6)ly (Csus2)hope.

I give You my des ti ny.

I’m giv ing You (Csus)all of (Cm)me.

I want Your sym pho (G7)ny (D7)sing ing in all that I (G)am.

At the (F)top of my lungs,

I’m (F)giv ing it back.

So I lay my head back (F)down,

and I (C5)lift my hands and (F)pray

to be (G)on (Am7)ly (G)Yours, (Am7)I (F)pray

to be (G)on (Am7)ly (G)Yours, (Am7)I (Ab)know now You’re my (Abmaj7)on (Fm6)ly (Cm7)hope.

(Cm7)Mm,

mm,

(Abmaj7)ooh.

Only Hope by Mandy Moore

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Only Hope”

What key is "Only Hope" in?: "Only Hope" by Mandy Moore is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Only Hope" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Only Hope" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Only Hope"?: This arrangement of "Only Hope" uses 20 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Absus2, Am7, Bb, C, Cm, Cm7, +12 more.
How long does it take to learn "Only Hope" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Mandy Moore can I play here?: Try "I'VE GOT A DREAM", "I WANNA BE WITH YOU", "WHEN WILL MY LIFE BEGIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.