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Hope in a Hopeless World
Widespread Panic
INTRO
Gm     F      Gm
Gm     F      Gm
Gm     F      Gm
Gm     F      Gm
VERSE 1
Csus2We were born in new york cityGm  
Csus2Wrapped in a blanket all tattered and wornGm  
Csus2Mamas doing the best that she canGm  
DmTakes hope Csus2in a hopeless worldGm  
VERSE 2
Csus2Her eldest son, he stayed in schoolGm  
Csus2Listened to his mother, he never drank or Gmused
Csus2And every job he wants he gets refusedGm  
DmTakes hope Csus2in a hopeless worldGm  
CHORUS 1
Csus2Looking for hope in a hopeless worldGm  
Csus2Trying to find love in these hateful timesGm  
Csus2Trying to stay strong but my mind is weakGm  
Csus2Looking for hope in a hopeless worldGm  
SOLO 1 (Verse Chords)
Csus2                                     Gm
Csus2                                     Gm
Csus2                                     Gm
Dm        Csus2                        Gm
VERSE 3
Csus2Churches are full, but the prayers are not Gmheard
Csus2Saturday's child don't wanna go to Sunday Gmschool
Csus2Whatever happened to the golden rule?Gm  
DmTakes hope Csus2in a hopeless worldGm  
VERSE 4
Csus2D'you got a quarter for the homeless man Gm  
Csus2Spare some change for the soldiers who fouGmght the war
Csus2Put a little money in those hats and those Gmtins
DmGive them Csus2hope in a hopeless worldGm  
CHORUS 2
Csus2Looking for hope in a hopeless worldGm  
Csus2Trying to find love in these hateful timesGm  
Csus2Trying to stay strong but my mind is weakGm  
Csus2Looking for hope in a hopeless worldGm  
SOLO 2 (Verse Chords)
Csus2                                     Gm
Csus2                                     Gm
Csus2                                     Gm
Dm          Csus2                      Gm
Csus2                                     Gm
Csus2                                     Gm
Csus2                                     Gm
Dm          Csus2                      Gm
BRIDGE 1
Gm
Gm     F      Gm
Gm     F      Gm
Gm     F      Gm
Gm     F      Gm
VERSE 4
Csus2Somebody out there got to listenGm  
Csus2Somebody out there got to know what pops bGmeen talking about
Csus2Raise your hand, raise your hand if you're Gmwillin'
DmGive us hoCsus2pe in a hopeless worldGm  
CHORUS 3
Csus2Looking for hope in a hopeless worldGm  
Csus2Trying to find love in these hateful timesGm  
Csus2Trying to stay strong but my mind is weakGm  
Csus2Ease my mind, ease my mindGm  
CHORUS 4
Csus2Looking for hope in a hopeless worldGm  
Csus2Trying to find love in these hateful timesGm  
Csus2Trying to stay strong but my mind is weakGm  
Csus2Looking for hope in a hopeless worldGm  
BRIDGE 2
Gm
Gm     F      Gm
Gm     F      Gm
Gm     F      Gm
Gm     F      Gm

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The story behind the song

"Hope In A Hopeless World" finds its meaning in the tension between everyday struggles and the yearning for peace. The lyrics paint a picture of lives lived in the city, with echoes of childhood innocence and the pull of Saturday's freedom over Sunday's duties. It's a song that speaks to the desire to simply "ease my mind" amidst the complexities of the world. Widespread Panic, known for their blend of Southern rock and blues, brings a soulful depth to this search for solace. Playing it feels like a journey through life's small rebellions and quiet hopes.

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Hope In A Hopeless World

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Csus2

Hope in a Hopeless World

Widespread Panic

INTRO

Gm F Gm

VERSE 1

Csus2 Gm

We were born in new york city

Csus2 Gm

Wrapped in a blanket all tattered and worn

Csus2 Gm

Mamas doing the best that she can

Dm Csus2 Gm

Takes hope in a hopeless world

VERSE 2

Csus2 Gm

Her eldest son, he stayed in school

Csus2 Gm

Listened to his mother, he never drank or used

Csus2 Gm

And every job he wants he gets refused

Dm Csus2 Gm

Takes hope in a hopeless world

CHORUS 1

Csus2 Gm

Looking for hope in a hopeless world

Csus2 Gm

Trying to find love in these hateful times

Csus2 Gm

Trying to stay strong but my mind is weak

Csus2 Gm

Looking for hope in a hopeless world

SOLO 1 (Verse Chords)

Csus2 Gm

Dm Csus2 Gm

VERSE 3

Csus2 Gm

Churches are full, but the prayers are not heard

Csus2 Gm

Saturday's child don't wanna go to Sunday school

Csus2 Gm

Whatever happened to the golden rule?

Dm Csus2 Gm

Takes hope in a hopeless world

VERSE 4

Csus2 Gm

D'you got a quarter for the homeless man

Csus2 Gm

Spare some change for the soldiers who fought the war

Csus2 Gm

Put a little money in those hats and those tins

Dm Csus2 Gm

Give them hope in a hopeless world

CHORUS 2

Csus2 Gm

Looking for hope in a hopeless world

Csus2 Gm

Trying to find love in these hateful times

Csus2 Gm

Trying to stay strong but my mind is weak

Csus2 Gm

Looking for hope in a hopeless world

SOLO 2 (Verse Chords)

Csus2 Gm

Dm Csus2 Gm

Csus2 Gm

Dm Csus2 Gm

BRIDGE 1

Gm F Gm

VERSE 4

Csus2 Gm

Somebody out there got to listen

Csus2 Gm

Somebody out there got to know what pops been talking about

Csus2 Gm

Raise your hand, raise your hand if you're willin'

Dm Csus2 Gm

Give us hope in a hopeless world

CHORUS 3

Csus2 Gm

Looking for hope in a hopeless world

Csus2 Gm

Trying to find love in these hateful times

Csus2 Gm

Trying to stay strong but my mind is weak

Csus2 Gm

Ease my mind, ease my mind

CHORUS 4

Csus2 Gm

Looking for hope in a hopeless world

Csus2 Gm

Trying to find love in these hateful times

Csus2 Gm

Trying to stay strong but my mind is weak

Csus2 Gm

Looking for hope in a hopeless world

BRIDGE 2

Gm F Gm

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