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Helen chords by
Marty Robbins
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Key: E major•
Verse 1
D
D

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G

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It was easy to pick me up,
A
A

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D
D

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easy to put me down
G
G

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It was easy to give you all
A
A

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the love I had
D
D

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G
G

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And it was easy for you to make me think
A
A

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D
D

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I had made the grass turn green
G
G

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'Cause the little love you gave me
A
A

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D

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Was more than I had seen
Verse 2
G
G

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A
A

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Helen, it hurts when I try to be strong
G
G

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When most of the reasons
A
A

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for livin' are gone
D
D

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G
G

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Well you got me where you want me,
A
A

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D
D

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a lonely cryin' clown
G
G

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And you've almost got the best of me
A
A

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And you've almost got me
D
D

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Interlude 1
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A
A

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Verse 3
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D

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G

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Well, it seems the givers always
A
A

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D

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get taken just for fools
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G

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'Cause takers know that livers,
A
A

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lie by all the rules
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G

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While lovers do the livin' and the
A
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D

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livin' do their best
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G

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And the takers take it all the time
A
A

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D
D

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and the givers get the rest
Verse 4
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G

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A
A

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Helen, it hurts when I try to be strong
G
G

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When most of the reasons
A
A

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for livin' are gone
D
D

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G
G

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Well you got me where you want me,
A
A

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D
D

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a lonely cryin' clown
G
G

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And you've almost got the best of me
A
A

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D
D

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And you've almost got me down
G
G

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And you've almost got the

best of me
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And you've almost got me down
Em
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Em

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Helen by Marty Robbins is E major.

The primary chords used in Helen are E, A, B, F#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, A, B, F#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Helen is approximately 98 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Helen using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Helen. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Marty Robbins.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Helen to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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