Only Hope

by Mandy Moore
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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 (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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Only Hope" by Mandy Moore in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “Only Hope

Can I learn "Only Hope" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Only Hope" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 90 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Only Hope"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Only Hope" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Only Hope"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Only Hope" is in the key of Ab at 90 BPM.

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