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Helena

Helena by My Chemical Romance is a tribute to the Way brothers grandmother, Elena Lee Rush, who was a major influence on them. Gerard Way, the lead singer, and Mikey Way, the bassist, have said she encouraged them to pursue their passions for art and music. The song blends sorrow for her passing with a sense of gratitude for the inspiration she provided throughout her life. The music videos aesthetic, including the funeral march and theatrical pe ... rformance, heightens the songs emotional message. See more [+]

Key: C#m

Introduction:  C#m   E   B   A   C#m   B  

  C#m                      E           B             A 
Burning on, just like a match you strike to incinerate
      C#m              B 
the lives, of every one you knew.
               G#m        A                 C#m         B 
And whats the worst to take, from every heart you break.
         G#m         A                C#m     B         E 
like a blade you stain, I' ve been holding on tonight.

  E                            B                        C#m 
Whats the worst thing I can say? Things are better if I stay.
                 B                       E 
So long and goodnight, so long and goodnight!

 C#m                       E             B                    A 
Came a time, where every star fall brought you to tears again.
    C#m            B 
we are the very hurt you sold.
                G#m       A                 C#m        B 
And whats the worst to take, from every heart you break.
         G#m        A                 C#m     B        E 
like a blade you stain, I' ve been holding on tonight.

 E                            B                         C#m 
Whats the worst thing I can say? Things are better if I stay.
                                     E 
So long and goodnight, so long and goodnight!
   E                       B                          C#m 
And if I carry on this way, thing are better if I stay.
                                     E 
So long and goodnight, so long and goodnight!

 C#m   A    E    B 
Can you hear me?
 C#m   A    E    B 
Are you near me?
 C#m       A           E         B 
Can we pretend to leave and then,
       C#m     A          E         B 
We' ll meet again when both our cars collide!

 E                            B                         C#m 
Whats the worst thing I can say? Things are better if I stay.
                                     E 
So long and goodnight, so long and goodnight!
 E                            B                      C#m 
Well if you carry on this way, thing are better if I stay.
                                     E 
So long and goodnight, so long and goodnight!