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Only Hope


"Only Hope" is a song in the key of C major, originally performed by American singer and actress Mandy Moore. The song was composed by Jon Foreman and was produced for the soundtrack of the 2002 film "A Walk to Remember," in which Moore also starred. Known for its heartfelt lyrics and poignant melody, "Only Hope" became one of Moore's most well-known songs, garnering significant popularity and receiving positive reviews from music critics. The track's release as a single in 2004 further cemented its success. With its gentle guitar accompaniment and emotive vocals, the melody of "Only Hope" evokes a sense of longing and introspection, making it a standout ballad in Moore's discography.

Only Hope - Mandy Moore

g a a# a g D C a# a#
There's a song that's inside of my soul
g a# a# a g D
It's the one that I've tried
D a# a# a g f e d d#
to write over and over again
g a a# a g D C a# a#
I'm awake in the infinite cold
g a a# a g D C a# a# a g f e d d#
But you sing to me over and over and over again

g g g D f# D e
So I lay my head back down
g g g D f# g E
And I lift my hands and pray
g g f# e f# g E
To be only yours I pray
g g f# e f#
To be only yours
g g d# e f# D D g
I know now You're my only hope

g a a# a g D C a# a#
Sing to me the song of the stars
g a a# a g D C a# a# a g f e d d#
Of your galaxy dancing and laughing and laughing again
g a a# a g D C a# a#
When it feels like my dreams are so far
g a a# a g D C a# a# a g f e d d#
Sing to me all the plans that you have for me over again

g g g D f# D e g
So I lay my head back down
g g g D f# g E
And I lift my hands and pray
g g f# e f# g E
To be only yours I pray
g g f# e f#
To be only yours
g g d# e f# D D D
I know now You're my only hope

d g a a# a# a d ( f d )
I give you my destiny
d g a a# a# a d
Im giving you all of me
d g a a# a# a d
I want your symphony
a a a a a a g a
Singing in all that I am
d d d f g a
At the top of my lungs
d d f g e a g e f e d
I'm giving it back

b C D C D D E D E
So I lay my head back down
g g g D f# g E
And I lift my hands and pray
g g f# e f# g E
To be only yours I pray
g g f# e f#
To be only yours
g g d# e f# D D g
I know now You're my only hope

g g g g g g
hmmmmm ,
a# a# a# a g f
hmmmmm ,
D C a# a a# a a g g g
oooooh .