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Helena Chords

My Chemical Romance Beginner Key of A 5 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

A

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Helena"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F, C and E.

Is "Helena" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Helena" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Helena"?

It was written by My Chemical Romance, and released in 2004.

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Key

A

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Helena"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F, C and E.

Is "Helena" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Helena" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Helena"?

It was written by My Chemical Romance, and released in 2004.

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Ftap to play

Ctap to play

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Key

A

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Helena"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F, C and E.

Is "Helena" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Helena" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Helena"?

It was written by My Chemical Romance, and released in 2004.

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Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Etap to play

Key

A

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Helena"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F, C and E.

Is "Helena" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Helena" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Helena"?

It was written by My Chemical Romance, and released in 2004.

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Etap to play

Key

A

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Helena"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F, C and E.

Is "Helena" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Helena" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Helena"?

It was written by My Chemical Romance, and released in 2004.

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Etap to play

Key

A

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Helena"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F, C and E.

Is "Helena" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Helena" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Helena"?

It was written by My Chemical Romance, and released in 2004.