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Key
Am Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · E
From the beloved film Grease, “Hopelessly Devoted to You” is Olivia Newton-John’s heartbreaking torch song. The dramatic chord progression and soaring melody create a timeless expression of unrequited love.
Dramatic Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The E major chord resolving to Am gives this song its dramatic quality. Practice that E to Am transition for a smooth, emotional delivery. Build from gentle verse to powerful chorus.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Am Dm
Guess mine is not the first heart broken
G C
My eyes are not the first to cry
Am Dm E
I’m not the first to know there’s just no getting over you
Chorus
Am Dm
My head is saying ”fool, forget him”
G C
My heart is saying ”don’t let go”
Am Dm G
Hold on to the end, that’s what I intend to do
C Dm Am
I’m hopelessly devoted to you
Verse 2
Am Dm
But now there’s nowhere to hide
G C
Since you pushed my love aside
Am Dm E
I’m out of my head, hopelessly devoted to you
Am Dm G
Hopelessly devoted to you
C Dm Am
Hopelessly devoted to you