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.

Only Hope — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Only Hope" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 90 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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 feels like the my (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 feels like the my (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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Ab
Tempo: 90 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Mandy Moore

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How to Play "Only Hope" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.