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Key: Gb major•
Intro 1
A
A

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Verse 1
A
A

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Every day I walk some lonely street
G
G

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Searchin' 'til you come back to me
F#
F#
2

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People around just stop and stare
D
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As if they know the hurt I bear
Esus4
Esus4

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E
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Em
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And suddenly I realize
Verse 2
A
A

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I'm in a helpless situation
G
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Em
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G
G

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And I need some consol ation
F#
F#
2

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'Cause my mind is in a confusion
D
D

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And I'm having these

strange illusions
Esus4
Esus4

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E
E

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A
A

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E

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Since you've been gone I've
A
A

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D
D

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E
E

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been cryin' cryin' cryin' cryin'
A
A

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Without
Verse 3

a word without a warning
G
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Em
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You left my life on
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G

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early morning
F#
F#
2

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Did I lean on you a little too strong
D
D

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Too much of you I depended on
E
E

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All at once I'm alone
Verse 4
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E

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A
A

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I'm in a helpless situation
G
G

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And I need some consolation
Em
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F#
F#
2

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'Cause my mind is in a confusion
D
D

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And I'm having these

strange illusions
Esus4
Esus4

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E
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Esus4
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E

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Since you've been gone I've
A
A

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D
D

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been cryin' cryin' cryin' cryin'
Em
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G
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In the
Verse 5

shelter of your love
F#
F#
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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my strength I found

But now I'm useless, darlin',
Em
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Esus4
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since you're not around
A
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I'm helpless baby
Verse 6
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A

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Sax solo
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F#
F#
2

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Background voices "Need some consolation,
D
D

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I need it, need it"
E
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Verse 7

A
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A

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Baby baby I'm helpless

since I lost your love
G
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Em
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Helpless 'cause now I
Em
Em

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Em
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need your love
F#
F#
2

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I need your words of

confidence (need it, need it)
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Bm
Bm
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Bm
Bm
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I need those happy times
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Bm
Bm
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we spent
Esus4
Esus4

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Esus4
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Since you've been gone
Verse 8
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I'm in a helpless situation
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Em
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Em
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And I need some consolation
F#
F#
2

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'Cause my mind is in a confusion
D
D

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And I'm having these

strange illusions
Esus4
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Esus4
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All at once it hit me,
A
A

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I'm alone I'm alone
D
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Oh
Verse 9
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helpless

Since I lost your love
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Helpless

'Cause now I need your love
F#
F#
2

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I never needed no one before
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E
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But now I need you more and more
A
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I'm helpless 'til you come back
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F#
F#
2

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to me
Outro 1

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • A

  • G

  • F#

    2

  • D

  • Esus4

  • E

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Helpless by The Manhattan Transfer is Gb major.

The primary chords used in Helpless are Db, Cb, Bb, Gb, Absus4, Ab.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Db, Cb, Bb, Gb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Helpless is approximately 150 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 The Manhattan Transfer.

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 The Manhattan Transfer on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.