Rock, Punk

Helena Chords

My Chemical Romance Beginner Key of A 5 Chords 3 min read

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Key

A Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Am · G · F · C · E

Helena Chords – Guitar

My Chemical Romance’s emotional anthem about loss and mourning. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a pick and strum with conviction, accenting the downbeats.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

Long ago

E

Just like the hearse you die to get in again

F#m

We are so fragile

D

And our designing hearts

A E

I know it’s tearing you apart

F#m D

I can hear it through your teeth

Chorus

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

Verse 2

A

Came a time

E

When every star fall brought you to tears again

F#m

We are the very hurt you sold

D

And what’s the worst I take?

A

From every heart you break

E

And like the blade you stain

F#m D

Well, I’ve been holding on tonight

Chorus

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

Bridge

F#m D

What’s the worst that I could say?

A

Things are better if I stay

E

So long and goodnight

F#m D

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

Outro

A E

And if you carry on this way

F#m

Things are better if I stay

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

Practice tip: Master the A, E, F#m, and D chord shapes first, then focus on the repetitive, driving rhythm of the chorus.

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Key

A Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · G · F · C · E

Helena Chords – Ukulele

My Chemical Romance’s emotional anthem about loss and mourning. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a pick and strum with conviction, accenting the downbeats.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

Long ago

E

Just like the hearse you die to get in again

F#m

We are so fragile

D

And our designing hearts

A E

I know it’s tearing you apart

F#m D

I can hear it through your teeth

Chorus

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

Verse 2

A

Came a time

E

When every star fall brought you to tears again

F#m

We are the very hurt you sold

D

And what’s the worst I take?

A

From every heart you break

E

And like the blade you stain

F#m D

Well, I’ve been holding on tonight

Chorus

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

Bridge

F#m D

What’s the worst that I could say?

A

Things are better if I stay

E

So long and goodnight

F#m D

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

Outro

A E

And if you carry on this way

F#m

Things are better if I stay

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

Practice tip: Master the A, E, F#m, and D chord shapes first, then focus on the repetitive, driving rhythm of the chorus.

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Etap to play

Key

A Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · G · F · C · E

Helena Chords – Piano

My Chemical Romance’s emotional anthem about loss and mourning. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a pick and strum with conviction, accenting the downbeats.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

Long ago

E

Just like the hearse you die to get in again

F#m

We are so fragile

D

And our designing hearts

A E

I know it’s tearing you apart

F#m D

I can hear it through your teeth

Chorus

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

Verse 2

A

Came a time

E

When every star fall brought you to tears again

F#m

We are the very hurt you sold

D

And what’s the worst I take?

A

From every heart you break

E

And like the blade you stain

F#m D

Well, I’ve been holding on tonight

Chorus

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

Bridge

F#m D

What’s the worst that I could say?

A

Things are better if I stay

E

So long and goodnight

F#m D

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

Outro

A E

And if you carry on this way

F#m

Things are better if I stay

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

Practice tip: Master the A, E, F#m, and D chord shapes first, then focus on the repetitive, driving rhythm of the chorus.

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Etap to play

Key

A Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · G · F · C · E

Helena Chords – Banjo

My Chemical Romance’s emotional anthem about loss and mourning. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a pick and strum with conviction, accenting the downbeats.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

Long ago

E

Just like the hearse you die to get in again

F#m

We are so fragile

D

And our designing hearts

A E

I know it’s tearing you apart

F#m D

I can hear it through your teeth

Chorus

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

Verse 2

A

Came a time

E

When every star fall brought you to tears again

F#m

We are the very hurt you sold

D

And what’s the worst I take?

A

From every heart you break

E

And like the blade you stain

F#m D

Well, I’ve been holding on tonight

Chorus

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

Bridge

F#m D

What’s the worst that I could say?

A

Things are better if I stay

E

So long and goodnight

F#m D

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

Outro

A E

And if you carry on this way

F#m

Things are better if I stay

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

Practice tip: Master the A, E, F#m, and D chord shapes first, then focus on the repetitive, driving rhythm of the chorus.

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Etap to play

Key

A Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · G · F · C · E

Helena Chords – Mandolin

My Chemical Romance’s emotional anthem about loss and mourning. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a pick and strum with conviction, accenting the downbeats.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

Long ago

E

Just like the hearse you die to get in again

F#m

We are so fragile

D

And our designing hearts

A E

I know it’s tearing you apart

F#m D

I can hear it through your teeth

Chorus

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

Verse 2

A

Came a time

E

When every star fall brought you to tears again

F#m

We are the very hurt you sold

D

And what’s the worst I take?

A

From every heart you break

E

And like the blade you stain

F#m D

Well, I’ve been holding on tonight

Chorus

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

Bridge

F#m D

What’s the worst that I could say?

A

Things are better if I stay

E

So long and goodnight

F#m D

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

Outro

A E

And if you carry on this way

F#m

Things are better if I stay

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

Practice tip: Master the A, E, F#m, and D chord shapes first, then focus on the repetitive, driving rhythm of the chorus.

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Etap to play

Key

A Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · G · F · C · E

Helena Chords – Harmonica

My Chemical Romance’s emotional anthem about loss and mourning. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a pick and strum with conviction, accenting the downbeats.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

Long ago

E

Just like the hearse you die to get in again

F#m

We are so fragile

D

And our designing hearts

A E

I know it’s tearing you apart

F#m D

I can hear it through your teeth

Chorus

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

Verse 2

A

Came a time

E

When every star fall brought you to tears again

F#m

We are the very hurt you sold

D

And what’s the worst I take?

A

From every heart you break

E

And like the blade you stain

F#m D

Well, I’ve been holding on tonight

Chorus

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

Bridge

F#m D

What’s the worst that I could say?

A

Things are better if I stay

E

So long and goodnight

F#m D

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

Outro

A E

And if you carry on this way

F#m

Things are better if I stay

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

A E

So long and goodnight

F#m

So long and goodnight

D E

So long and goodnight

Practice tip: Master the A, E, F#m, and D chord shapes first, then focus on the repetitive, driving rhythm of the chorus.