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Only Hope


"Only Hope" is a song originally performed by the American rock band Switchfoot in the key of E major. It was first released in 1999 as part of their second studio album, "New Way to Be Human." The song gained popularity when it was featured in the 2002 film, "A Walk to Remember," performed by actress and singer Mandy Moore. Switchfoot's lead vocalist, Jon Foreman, is credited as the composer of "Only Hope." As a trivia, "Only Hope" was later covered by numerous artists, including popular American singer-songwriter, JoJo. The melody of the song is characterized by its heartfelt and introspective tone, resonating with listeners through its poignant lyrics and serene instrumental arrangements.

Only Hope Switchfoot

fa sol la sol fa DO
There’s a song that’s inside
la la la
of my soul
fa sol la sol fa DO
It’s the one that I’ve tried
la la la sol fa# mi re do re
to write over and over again
fa sol la sol fa DO la la la
I´m wake in the infinite cold
fa sol la sol fa DO
But you sing to me over
la la la sol fa# mi re do re
and over and over again

fa fa fa DO mi DO re
So I lay my head back down
fa fa fa DO mi fa RE
And I lift my hands and pray
fa fa mi re mi fa RE
to be only yours
I pray
fa fa mi re mi fa fa do mi fa RE RE DO mi
to be only yours
I know now you’re my only hope

fa sol la sol fa DO la la la
sing to me the song of the stars
fa sol la sol fa DO
Of your galaxy dancing
la la la sol fa# mi re do re
and laughing and laughing again
fa sol la sol fa DO la la la
When it feels like my dreams are so far
fa sol la sol fa DO
sing to me of the plans
la la la sol fa# mi re do re
that you have for me over again

fa fa fa DO mi DO re
So I lay my head back down
fa fa fa DO mi fa RE
And I lift my hands and pray
fa fa mi re mi fa RE
to be only yours
I pray
fa fa mi re mi fa fa do mi fa RE RE DO mi
to be only yours
I know now you’re my only hope