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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Only Hope" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Ab, 90 BPM.
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About “Only Hope”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Only Hope" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Only Hope" is in Ab.
- 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.
- Does "Only Hope" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Only Hope" is in the key of Ab at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "Only Hope"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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