Other arrangements of With Hope
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(F#)This is not at (E6/9)all
(D#m7)how we thought (C#m11)it was sup posed to be.
We had so man y plans for you; we had so man y dreams,
and (F#)now you’ve gone a (E6/9)way
and left us with (C#)our mem ’ries of your smile.
And noth ing we can say
where and noth ing we can do
can take ing (E6/9)all way your dreams the pain, true,
’cause now the (F#)pain of los (E6/9)ing you.
When (F#)we can cry (B)with hope,
we can (F#)say good bye with (G#m11)hope,
’cause (E6/9)we know our (Em)good bye is not the end,
oh no.
And (F#)we can grieve (B)with hope,
’cause (F#)we be lieve with (G#m11)hope
there’s a (E6)place where we’ll (Em)see your face
a gain.
(G#m)We’ll see your (F#)face a gain.
And (F#)nev er have I (E6/9)known
(D#m7)an y thing (C#m11)so hard to un der stand,
and nev er have I ques tioned more the wis dom of God’s plan.
But (F#)through the cloud of (E6/9)tears
I see the Fa (C#)ther smile and say, “Well done.”
And I i mag ine you
where you want ed most to be,
can see ing (E6/9)all way your dreams come pain, true,
’cause now you’re (F#)home and now (E6/9)you’re free.
And (F#)we can cry (B)with hope,
we can (F#)say good bye with (G#m11)hope,
’cause (E6/9)we know our (Em)good bye is not the end,
oh no.
And (F#)we can grieve (B)with hope,
’cause (F#)we be lieve with (G#m11)hope
there’s a (E6)place where we’ll (Em)see your face
a gain.
(G#m)We’ll see your (F#)face a gain.
And
We’ll see your (A)face a gain,
yeah.
We’ll see your (A)face a gain.
And we have this hope
as an an chor, ’cause (C#m)we be lieve that (E)ev ’ry thing God (Amaj7)prom ised us is true.
So (E6/9)place...
by God’s grace,
there’s a (E6/9)place
where we’ll (A9)see your face
a gain.
We’ll see your face a gain.
So (F#)we can cry (B)with hope
and say good (F#)bye with (E6/9)hope.
and We (F#)wait with (E6/9)with hope
and we (F#)ache with (E6/9)with hope.
We hold on (E6/9)with hope.
We let go (E6/9)with hope.
With Hope — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "With Hope" by Steven Curtis Chapman: 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 B, 136 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 “With Hope”
- What key is "With Hope" by Steven Curtis Chapman played in?
- With Hope is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "With Hope"?
- The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "With 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 "With Hope"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "With Hope"?
- "With Hope" was originally performed by Steven Curtis Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "With Hope"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: A, A9, Amaj7, B, Bmaj7, Bsus2, C#, C#m, +12 more.
- What other songs by Steven Curtis Chapman can I play here?
- Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "With Hope" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "With Hope" by Steven Curtis Chapman. 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 "With Hope" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, 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 "With 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.