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Gimme Hope Chords

Here are the chords for “Gimme Hope” by Eddy Grant — in the key of A (A, D and E). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:ADE

Chords for Gimme Hope

Key: ABPM: 90Difficulty: Easy
A
3
90
A D A D
A D A E A
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 She Runs InADurban And TheETransvaal
 She Makes AAFew Of Her PeopleDHappy,
 Oh
 She DontACare About TheERest At All
 Shes Got AASystem They Call
DApartheid
 It Keeps AABrother In AESubjectio
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 But MaybeAPressure Can Make JoannaDSee
 How EveryABody Could AELive AsAOne
 GimmeAHope, Joanna
DHope, Joanna
 GimmeAHope, Joanna
 fore TheEMorning Come
 GimmeAHope, Joanna
DHope, Joanna
AHope Before TheEMorningACome
 IAHear She Makes All The GoldenDMoney
 To Buy NewAWeapons, Any Shape OfEGuns
 While EveryAMother In BlackDSoweto Fears
 TheAKilling Of AENotherASon
 SneakinAAcross All The Neighbours
DBorders
 Now And AAGain Having LittleEFun
 She DoesntACare If The Fun And
DGames She Play
 IsADangrous ToEEvryAOne
 GimmeAHope, Joanna
DHope, Joanna
 GimmeAHope, Joanna
 fore TheEMorning Come
 GimmeAHope, Joanna
DHope, Joanna
AHope Before TheEMorningACome
 She GotASupporters In High UpDPlaces
 Who Turn TheirAHeads To The CityESun
AJoanna Give Them The FancyDMoney
 Oh ToATempt AnyoneEWhodACome
 SheAEven Knows How To Swing ODPinion
 In EveryAMagazine And TheEJournals
 For EveryABad Move That This
 JoDAnna Makes
 They Got AAGood ExplaENationA 
 GimmeAHope, Joanna
DHope, Joanna
 GimmeAHope, Joanna
 fore TheEMorning Come
 GimmeAHope, Joanna
DHope, Joanna
AHope Before TheEMorningACome
 Even TheAPreacher Who Works ForDJesus
 The ArchbiAShop Whos A PeacefulEMan
 TogetherASay That The FreedomDFighters
 Will OverACome TheEVeryAStrong
 I WannaAKnow If YoureDBlind Joanna
 If YouAWanna Hear TheESound Of Drum
 Cant YouASee That The Tide IsDTurning
 Oh DontAMake Me Wait Till The
EMorningACome
 GimmeAHope, Joanna
DHope, Joanna
 GimmeAHope, Joanna
 fore TheEMorning Come
 GimmeAHope, Joanna
DHope, Joanna
AHope Before TheEMorningACome
 GimmeAHope, Joanna
DHope, Joanna
 GimmeAHope, Joanna
 fore TheEMorning Come
 GimmeAHope, Joanna
DHope, Joanna
AHope Before TheEMorningACome
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About Gimme Hope

“Gimme Hope” by Eddy Grant is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 3 chords — A, D and E — with the progression centred on A, D and E. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Gimme Hope — FAQ

What key is “Gimme Hope” in?

“Gimme Hope” by Eddy Grant is in the key of A. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Gimme Hope”?

“Gimme Hope” uses 3 chords: A, D and E.

Is “Gimme Hope” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Gimme Hope” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Gimme Hope”?

“Gimme Hope” is performed by Eddy Grant.