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Helena

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[Intro]
LC#mong ago, just like the heEarse you dBied to get in agAain,
We are so C#mfar from Byou.
[Verse 1]
BC#murning on, just like a mEatch you stBrike to iG#mncinerAate
the lives, of every C#mone you Bknew.
And whats the G#mworst to tAake, from every hC#meart you brBeak.
like a bG#mlade you stAain, I've been hC#molding Bon tonighEt.
[Chorus]
WEhats the worst thing I can sBay? Things are Cdimbetter if I C#mstay.
So long and goodnight, Cdimso long and goodnight!E  
[Verse 2]
C#mCame a time, where every Estar fall broBught you to teG#mars aAgain.
we are the very C#mhurt you Bsold.
And whats the wG#morst to tAake, from every hC#meart you bBreak.
like a bG#mlade you sAtain, I've been hC#molding Bon tonigEht.
[Chorus]
EWhats the worst thing I can Bsay? Things are Cdimbetter if I C#mstay.
So long and goodCdimnight, so long and goodEnight!
AnEd if I carry on this waBy, thing are Cdimbetter if I C#mstay.
So long and goodCdimnight, so long and goodEnight!
[Bridge]
C#mCan yAou hEear Bme?
C#mAre yAou nEear Bme?
C#mCan we prAetend to leEave and tBhen,
We'll C#mmeet agAain when bEoth our cBars collide!
[Chorus]
EWhats the worst thing I can Bsay? Things are Cdimbetter if I C#mstay.
So long and gooCdimdnight, so long and goodEnight!
EWell if you carry on this waBy, thing are Cdimbetter if I C#mstay.
So long and gooCdimdnight, so long and goodEnight!

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The story behind the song

"Helena" is a deeply personal and emotional song, written by My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way in memory of his late grandmother, Elena. The lyrics channel his grief and self-hatred for not being able to be with her during the last year of her life, influencing the emotional direction of the entire Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge album. While it stands apart from the album's narrative, the song expresses the raw emotions of coping with loss. Playing it, you can feel the poignant blend of sorrow and powerful reflection.

AI-written from these sources:Helena (song) — Wikipedia ↗My Chemical Romance — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Helena

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C#m

G#m

Cdim

[Intro]

C#m E B A

Long ago, just like the hearse you died to get in again,

C#m B

We are so far from you.

[Verse 1]

C#m E B G#m A

Burning on, just like a match you strike to incinerate

C#m B

the lives, of every one you knew.

G#m A C#m B

And whats the worst to take, from every heart you break.

G#m A C#m B E

like a blade you stain, I've been holding on tonight.

[Chorus]

E B Cdim C#m

Whats the worst thing I can say? Things are better if I stay.

Cdim E

So long and goodnight, so long and goodnight!

[Verse 2]

C#m E B G#m A

Came a time, where every star fall brought you to tears again.

C#m B

we are the very hurt you sold.

G#m A C#m B

And whats the worst to take, from every heart you break.

G#m A C#m B E

like a blade you stain, I've been holding on tonight.

[Chorus]

E B Cdim C#m

Whats the worst thing I can say? Things are better if I stay.

Cdim E

So long and goodnight, so long and goodnight!

E B Cdim C#m

And if I carry on this way, thing are better if I stay.

Cdim E

So long and goodnight, so long and goodnight!

[Bridge]

C#m A E B

Can you hear me?

C#m A E B

Are you near me?

C#m A E B

Can we pretend to leave and then,

C#m A E B

We'll meet again when both our cars collide!

[Chorus]

E B Cdim C#m

Whats the worst thing I can say? Things are better if I stay.

Cdim E

So long and goodnight, so long and goodnight!

E B Cdim C#m

Well if you carry on this way, thing are better if I stay.

Cdim E

So long and goodnight, so long and goodnight!

About Helena Chords by My Chemical Romance

Learn how to play Helena by My Chemical Romance with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Helena chords”, “Helena guitar chords”, or “My Chemical Romance Helena 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 Helena chords and for experienced players who want accurate Helena lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C#m, E, B, A, G#m, Cdim.

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What key is "Helena" in?

The chords for "Helena" show the original chord names (including C#m, E, B, A, G#m, Cdim). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.