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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 (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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Only Hope" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Only Hope”
- Can I play "Only Hope" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Only Hope" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Only Hope" by Mandy Moore played in?
- Only Hope 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 "Only Hope"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Only Hope" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Only Hope"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Only Hope"?
- "Only Hope" was originally performed by Mandy Moore. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Only Hope"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Absus2, Am7, Bb, C, Cm, Cm7, +12 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Only Hope"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Only Hope" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Only Hope"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Only Hope" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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