Biography:
John Peter Farnham (born July 1, 1949) is an English-born Australian pop singer. Domestically he has remained one of Australia's best-known performers over a career spanning more than 30 years. He is the only Australian artist to have a number one record in five consecutive decades (echoing Sir Cliff Richard in the United Kingdom). Between 1982 and 1986 he fronted Little River Band.
Born in Dagenham, East London, United Kingdom, Farnham spent the first years of his life in England before migrating to Australia in 1959.
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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
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
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