Now playing

Help Myself

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Eminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

CAPO:   4th fret for original key
NOTE:   Use chords in chart below rather than those highlighted
[Chords]
  Am7x02010
   B7x21202
   Em022000
 Edim0120xx
  Dm7xx0211
   G7320001
[Intro]
  Am7    B7    Emx2
[Verse 1]
Take my Am7picture off your B7bedside if it Emreminds you
Of the Am7love, and tender B7moments that we Emshared
Ain't it Am7crazy how the B7circumstance can Emblind you
And make you Am7cling to a love that B7is no longer Emthere
[Pre-chorus]
God knows it's Am7hard to break your B7heart in Emtwo, in twoEdim, in Dm7two
But isn't Am7that just what B7lovers do?Em  
And if the Am7sun set, it follows the B7sunrise, doesn't Emalways end in a EdimgoodDm7bye?
     Am7       B7      EmN.C.
Oh,        The truth is in my eyes
[Chorus]
You couldn't Am7help me beB7fore I help mysEmelf
I know you've been dAm7rowning in this uB7nforgiving heEmll
How did Am7we get here, it's B7so unclear, but I Emcan't blame Edimno one Dm7else
                         Am7   B7N.C.
'Cause you couldn't help me before I help myself
   Am7Oh oh oB7h, Oh wEmoh, oh oh Dm7oh oh oh oh uh uh uh
   Am7Oh woB7h, Oh wEmoh, oh oh Dm7oh oh oh oh uh uh uh
   Am7Oh woB7h, Oh Emwoh, Edimoh oh Dm7oh oh oh oh G7uh uh uh
     Am7      B7N.C.
[Pre-chorus]
Cause God knows it's Am7hard to break your B7heart in Emtwo, in twoEdim, in Dm7two
But isn't that jAm7ust what B7lovers do?Em  
And if the Am7sun set, it follows the B7sunrise, doesn't Emalways end in a EdimgoodDm7bye?
     Am7       B7      EmN.C.
Oh,        The truth is in my eyes
[Chorus]
You couldn't Am7help me beB7fore I help mysEmelf
And boy I've been dAm7rowning in this uB7nforgiving heEmll
How did Am7we get here, it's B7so unclear, but I Emcan't blame Edimno one Dm7elseG7  
                         Am7   B7N.C.
'Cause you couldn't help me before I help myself
   Am7Oh oh oB7h, Oh wEmoh, oh oh Dm7oh oh oh oh uh uh uh
   Am7Oh woB7h, Oh wEmoh, oh oh Dm7oh oh oh oh uh uh uh
   Am7Oh woB7h, Oh Emwoh, Edimoh oh Dm7oh oh oh oh G7uh uh uh
     Am7      B7N.C.
               Help myself
[Outro]
Am7Help myB7self, I gotta Emhelp myself
Am7Help myB7self, I gotta Emhelp myself, I gotta help myself
 Am7Oh oh   B7oh oh oh Emoh oh oh ooo ooo ooo oh
    Am7N.C.
       Before I help myself

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Help Myself

by LIZ LOKRE

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Am7

Edim

Dm7

CAPO: 4th fret for original key

NOTE: Use chords in chart below rather than those highlighted

[Chords]

Am7

x02010

x21202

022000

Edim

0120xx

Dm7

xx0211

320001

[Intro]

Am7 B7 Em

[Verse 1]

Am7 B7 Em

Take my picture off your bedside if it reminds you

Am7 B7 Em

Of the love, and tender moments that we shared

Am7 B7 Em

Ain't it crazy how the circumstance can blind you

Am7 B7 Em

And make you cling to a love that is no longer there

[Pre-chorus]

Am7 B7 Em Edim Dm7

God knows it's hard to break your heart in two, in two, in two

Am7 B7 Em

But isn't that just what lovers do?

Am7 B7 Em Edim Dm7

And if the sun set, it follows the sunrise, doesn't always end in a goodbye?

Am7 B7 Em

N.C.

Oh, The truth is in my eyes

[Chorus]

Am7 B7 Em

You couldn't help me before I help myself

Am7 B7 Em

I know you've been drowning in this unforgiving hell

Am7 B7 Em Edim Dm7

How did we get here, it's so unclear, but I can't blame no one else

Am7 B7

N.C.

'Cause you couldn't help me before I help myself

Am7 B7 Em Dm7

Oh oh oh, Oh woh, oh oh oh oh oh oh uh uh uh

Am7 B7 Em Dm7

Oh woh, Oh woh, oh oh oh oh oh oh uh uh uh

Am7 B7 Em Edim Dm7 G7

Oh woh, Oh woh, oh oh oh oh oh oh uh uh uh

Am7 B7

N.C.

[Pre-chorus]

Am7 B7 Em Edim Dm7

Cause God knows it's hard to break your heart in two, in two, in two

Am7 B7 Em

But isn't that just what lovers do?

Am7 B7 Em Edim Dm7

And if the sun set, it follows the sunrise, doesn't always end in a goodbye?

Am7 B7 Em

N.C.

Oh, The truth is in my eyes

[Chorus]

Am7 B7 Em

You couldn't help me before I help myself

Am7 B7 Em

And boy I've been drowning in this unforgiving hell

Am7 B7 Em Edim Dm7 G7

How did we get here, it's so unclear, but I can't blame no one else

Am7 B7

N.C.

'Cause you couldn't help me before I help myself

Am7 B7 Em Dm7

Oh oh oh, Oh woh, oh oh oh oh oh oh uh uh uh

Am7 B7 Em Dm7

Oh woh, Oh woh, oh oh oh oh oh oh uh uh uh

Am7 B7 Em Edim Dm7 G7

Oh woh, Oh woh, oh oh oh oh oh oh uh uh uh

Am7 B7

N.C.

Help myself

[Outro]

Am7 B7 Em

Help myself, I gotta help myself

Am7 B7 Em

Help myself, I gotta help myself, I gotta help myself

Am7 B7 Em

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ooo ooo ooo oh

Am7

N.C.

Before I help myself

About Help Myself Chords by LIZ LOKRE

Learn how to play Help Myself by LIZ LOKRE with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Help Myself chords”, “Help Myself guitar chords”, or “LIZ LOKRE Help Myself chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Help Myself chords and for experienced players who want accurate Help Myself lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am7, B7, Em, Edim, Dm7, G7.

FAQ — Help Myself by LIZ LOKRE

How do I play "Help Myself" by LIZ LOKRE on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Help Myself" by LIZ LOKRE on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Help Myself" by LIZ LOKRE free?

Yes. The chords for "Help Myself" by LIZ LOKRE are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Help Myself" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Help Myself" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Help Myself"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Help Myself" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Help Myself" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Help Myself" by LIZ LOKRE with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by LIZ LOKRE below.

What key is "Help Myself" in?

The chords for "Help Myself" show the original chord names (including Am7, B7, Em, Edim, Dm7, G7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.