Now playing

Blind Hope

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Dmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/25

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 25Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Tuning: Open G  (DGDGBe - not quite Open G but a close derivative)
Riff:
       Dsus4/      D   Dsus4/     D   G/      Gsus2   G/ Gsus2  
e |-----3p2-3p2-|-----3p2-3p2-|-----3---3---|-----3---3---|-------|
B |-----3---3---|-----3---3---|-----3---3---|-----3---3---|-------|
G |-----2---2---|-----2---2---|-----4p2-4p2-|-----4p2-4p2-|-------|
D |-----0---0---|-----0---0---|-----0---0---|-----0---0---|-------|
G |-------------|-------------|-0-0---------|-0-0---------|-2-----|
D |-0-0---------|-0-0---------|-------------|-------------|-------|
Bridge Chords:
     E- 2x2100
 Esus4- 2x2200
     G- x00033
 Gsus2- x00233
INTRO:
  [Riff]
VERSE 1 (Riff 2x as so):
  [D] Spend    A[ Dsus4   D   Dsus4  D] million dream days
   DShook the  Dsus4hand Dof Dsus4time, Dserved Gods
  [G] Waited    [ G   Gsus2   G  Gsus2] around the display
  [G] Saw no    [ G   Gsus2   G  Gsus2] revelation
  No  Dgood to  Dsus4go feDet Dsus4firstD  
  All dis-[D]-traction and [ Dsus4   D   Dsus4  D] hesitation
  With  A[G] bucket [ G   Gsus2   G  Gsus2] for the leakage
  [G] Brackish [ G   Gsus2   G  Gsus2] feelings to bail out
INSTRUMENTAL:
  [Riff]
VERSE 2 (Riff 2x):
  Living it up on the downside
  Living out what's inside
  Taking it at full stride
  Taking it
  Here's one for you
  Leave one for me
  Don't mind and don't regret it
  Forget what's gone and here's your warning
BRIDGE:
   EBring it  Esus4down and  Ebreak it 
  [Gsus2] in [G]
CHORUS (Riff 2x):
  Casting it out 
  Reeling it in
  Living on blind hope 
  Again
  Casting it out 
  Reeling it in
  Living on blind hope 
  Again
INSTRUMENTAL (over spoken word):
  [Riff] (8x)

All chords in this song (7)

🎸 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

Blind Hope

by Son Volt

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dsus4

Gsus2

Esus4

Tuning: Open G (DGDGBe - not quite Open G but a close derivative)

Riff:

Dsus4 D Dsus4 D G Gsus2 G Gsus2

/ / / /

e |-----3p2-3p2-|-----3p2-3p2-|-----3---3---|-----3---3---|-------|

B |-----3---3---|-----3---3---|-----3---3---|-----3---3---|-------|

G |-----2---2---|-----2---2---|-----4p2-4p2-|-----4p2-4p2-|-------|

D |-----0---0---|-----0---0---|-----0---0---|-----0---0---|-------|

G |-------------|-------------|-0-0---------|-0-0---------|-2-----|

D |-0-0---------|-0-0---------|-------------|-------------|-------|

Bridge Chords:

- 2x2100

Esus4

- 2x2200

- x00033

Gsus2

- x00233

INTRO:

[Riff]

VERSE 1 (Riff 2x as so):

D A Dsus4 D Dsus4 D

[] Spend [ ] million dream days

D Dsus4 D Dsus4 D

Shook the hand of time, served Gods

G G Gsus2 G Gsus2

[] Waited [ ] around the display

G G Gsus2 G Gsus2

[] Saw no [ ] revelation

D Dsus4 D Dsus4 D

No good to go feet first

D Dsus4 D Dsus4 D

All dis-[]-traction and [ ] hesitation

A G G Gsus2 G Gsus2

With [] bucket [ ] for the leakage

G G Gsus2 G Gsus2

[] Brackish [ ] feelings to bail out

INSTRUMENTAL:

[Riff]

VERSE 2 (Riff 2x):

Living it up on the downside

Living out what's inside

Taking it at full stride

Taking it

Here's one for you

Leave one for me

Don't mind and don't regret it

Forget what's gone and here's your warning

BRIDGE:

E Esus4 E

Bring it down and break it

Gsus2 G

[] in []

CHORUS (Riff 2x):

Casting it out

Reeling it in

Living on blind hope

Again

Casting it out

Reeling it in

Living on blind hope

Again

INSTRUMENTAL (over spoken word):

[Riff] (8x)

About Blind Hope Chords by Son Volt

Learn how to play Blind Hope by Son Volt with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Blind Hope chords”, “Blind Hope guitar chords”, or “Son Volt Blind Hope 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 Blind Hope chords and for experienced players who want accurate Blind Hope lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Dsus4, D, Gsus2, B, E.

FAQ — Blind Hope by Son Volt

How do I play "Blind Hope" by Son Volt on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Blind Hope" by Son Volt 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 "Blind Hope" by Son Volt free?

Yes. The chords for "Blind Hope" by Son Volt are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Blind Hope" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Blind Hope"?

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

Is "Blind Hope" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Blind Hope" by Son Volt with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Son Volt below.

What key is "Blind Hope" in?

The chords for "Blind Hope" show the original chord names (including G, Dsus4, D, Gsus2, B, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.