This is the John Farnham version of this song. He does it as a massive power
ballad, which is how the singer in our band likes to play it.
INTRO
G x 2 bars
verse 1 - Just piano (upper piano register)
G Em
When I was younger, so much younger than today
C D
I never needed anybody’s help in any way
G Em
But now those days are gone, Im not so self assured
C D
Now I find, Ive changed my mind, Ive opened up the door
G Em
Help me if you can Im feeling down
C D
And I do appreciate you being round
G Em
Help me get my feet back on the ground
C D F
Wont you please, please help me
verse 2
G Em
And now my life has changed, in oh so many ways
C D
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
G Em
But every now and then I feel so insecure
C D
I know that I need you like Ive never done before
G Em
Help me if you can Im feeling down
C D
And I do appreciate you being round
G Em
Help me get my feet back on the ground
C D F
Wont you please, please help me
BRIDGE
F G
F G
F G
F C D
verse 3 - Just piano (upper piano register)
G Em
When I was younger, so much younger than today
C D
I never needed anybody’s help in any way
G Em
But now those days are gone, Im not so self assured
C Am D
Now I find Ive changed my mind, Ive opened up the door
Chorus
G (STOP JUST VOCAL) Em (WHOLE BAND COMES IN)
Help me if you can Im feeling down
C D
And I do appreciate you being round
G Em
Help me get my feet back on the ground
C D F
Wont you please, please help me
G Em
Help me if you can Im feeling down
C D
And I do appreciate you being round
G Em
Help me get my feet back on the ground
C D F
Wont you please, please help me