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Key: B minor•
Verse 1
Am
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C
C

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Bm
Bm
2

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Helpless, helpless, helpless,
Dm
Dm

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Am
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C
C

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Bm
Bm
2

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helpless
Verse 2
C
C

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Bm
Bm
2

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I thought about it but I couldn't
E
E

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Am
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think of what to say
Dm
Dm

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G
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C
C

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F
F

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But I thought about it
G
G

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C
C

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anyway.......yeah

I tried to tell you what you
Bm
Bm
2

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E
E

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Am
Am

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mean to me
Dm
Dm

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G
G

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C
C

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F
F

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But it didn't come so
G
G

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Bm
Bm
2

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eas ily..........no
Bdim
Bdim

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I nev er reckoned For
Verse 3
Bb
Bb

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more than a second
Am
Am

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G#dim
G#dim
6

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Just how it would be on my own
Verse 4
Am
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C
C

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Bm
Bm
2

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E
E

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I'd be helpless, without you
Am
Am

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C
C

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I'd be helpless, without you
Bm
Bm
2

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E
E

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Verse 5
A
A

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C#m
C#m
4

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A

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C#m
C#m
4

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D
D

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The dawn that calls beyond the night
Dm
Dm

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F
F

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Tells its old story.
Am
Am

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Bb
Bb

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The shadows fade into the light
Bbm
Bbm

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Gdim
Gdim
5

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C#dim
C#dim
4

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D
D

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In all it's glory.
Verse 6
Gm
Gm
3

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Helpless
Dsus4
Dsus4

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D
D

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Helpless baby I'm a helpless
Gm
Gm
3

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Helpless baby
C
C

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I'm a Helpless
Verse 7
C
C

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Bm
Bm
2

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E
E

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Am
Am

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If I could put a good shine on the past
Dm
Dm

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Do you think that we could
G
G

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C
C

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F
F

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G
G

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make it last -oh yeah
C
C

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Bm
Bm
2

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E
E

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Am
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Seems to mind the time goes fast
Dm
Dm

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G
G

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I wonder if the vote is cast
C
C

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F
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G
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Verse 8
Bm
Bm
2

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Bdim
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Now that you mention it,
Bb
Bb

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Got my attention
A
A

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Aaug
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I quite clearly blew me away
G#dim
G#dim
6

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Verse 9

Am
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C
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Bm
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2

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E
E

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I'd be helpless, without you
Am
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C
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I'd be helpless, without you
Bm
Bm
2

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E
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Verse 10
A
A

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C#m
C#m
4

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D
D

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The dawn that calls beyond the night
Dm
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F
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Tells its old story.
Am
Am

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Bb
Bb

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The shadows fade into the light
Bbm
Bbm

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C#dim
C#dim
4

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D
D

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In all it's glory.
Verse 11
Gm
Gm
3

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Helpless
D
D

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Helpless baby I'm a helpless
Dsus4
Dsus4

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Helpless baby
Am
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C
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Bm
Bm
2

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E
E

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I'm a Helpless, without you
Em
Em

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Am
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C
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I'd be helpless, without you
Bm
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2

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E
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Verse 12
Am
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C
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Bm
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2

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Dm
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Am
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C
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Helpless, helpless, helpless,
Bm
Bm
2

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Dm
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helpless
Outro 1
Am
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C
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Bm
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2

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Dm
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Am
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C
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Chords

  • Am

  • C

  • Bm

    2

  • Dm

  • E

  • G

  • F

  • Bdim

  • Bb

  • G#dim

    6

  • A

  • C#m

    4

  • D

  • Bbm

  • Gdim

    5

  • C#dim

    4

  • Gm

    3

  • Dsus4

  • Aaug

  • Em

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Helpless by Electric Light Orchestra is B minor.

The primary chords used in Helpless are Bm, D, C#m, Em, F#, A.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bm, D, C#m, Em, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Helpless is approximately 130 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Helpless 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 Helpless. 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 Electric Light Orchestra.

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

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Helpless by Electric Light Orchestra on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.