A True Love Goodbye - Roy Orbison

A True Love Goodbye

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Intro:
G Em Am D
(Ahhhhhhh-aaaaa-aaaaa-aaaaa-aah)
 
#1.
G Em Am D
A young couple stood under stars in the sky.
G Em Am D
They pledged their love with tears in their eyes.
G Gbm G
For this was a true love goodbye.
Em Am D
(True love, true love, goodbye.)
 
#2.
G Em Am D
They stood there trembling and couldn't speak.
G Em Am D
She tip-toed and kissed his cheek.
G C G
For this was a true love goodbye.
 
[Refrão]
C Am C G
A true love goodbye, they tried not to cry.
A D
With words so true, they both said, I love you,
Bb
so true.
 
#3.
G Em Am D
Then they parted, both broken hearted.
G Em Am D
But they'll meet again some day, some way..
G C G
beyond this true love goodbye.
 
[Refrão]
C Am C G
A true love goodbye, they tried not to cry.
A D
With words so true, they both said, I love you,
Bb
so true.
 
#4.
G Em Am D
Then they parted, both broken hearted.
G Em Am D
But they'll meet again some day, some way..
G C G
beyond this true love goodbye..
 
OUTRO:
Em Am D G Em
my love..goodbye true love goodbye, my love..(Fade.)

How to play A True Love Goodbye

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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