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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Only Hope" by Mandy Moore: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Only Hope" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Only Hope" by Mandy Moore. 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 "Only Hope" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "Only Hope" 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.