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
[CHORUS]
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
[CHORUS]
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 G
Wont you please, please help me
C D G
Wont you please, please help me
