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)
GEm
When I was younger, so much younger than today
CD
I never needed anybodys help in any way
GEm
But now those days are gone, Im not so self assured
CD
Now I find, Ive changed my mind, Ive opened up the door
CHORUS
GEm
Help me if you can Im feeling down
CD
And I do appreciate you being round
GEm
Help me get my feet back on the ground
CDF
Wont you please, please help me
VERSE 2
GEm
And now my life has changed, in oh so many ways
CD
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
GEm
But every now and then I feel so insecure
CD
I know that I need you like Ive never done before
CHORUS
( Tab from: http://www.guitartabs.cc/tabs/j/john_farnham/help_crd.html )
GEm
Help me if you can Im feeling down
CD
And I do appreciate you being round
GEm
Help me get my feet back on the ground
CDF
Wont you please, please help me
BRIDGE
FGFGFGFCD
VERSE 3 - Just piano (upper piano register)
GEm
When I was younger, so much younger than today
CD
I never needed anybodys help in any way
GEm
But now those days are gone, Im not so self assured
CAmD
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
CD
And I do appreciate you being round
GEm
Help me get my feet back on the ground
CDF
Wont you please, please help me
GEm
Help me if you can Im feeling down
CD
And I do appreciate you being round
GEm
Help me get my feet back on the ground
CDF
Wont you please, please help me