Basic Goodbye
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[Intro: ](C) (C)
(C) Her heart was shattered by the (F) cruel things he (C) said
She went right for his pride, and (D) ripped it to (G) shreds
He (C) said, "I never really loved you"
She said, (F) "I don't really (C) care"
Lord you'd never even know love (G) ever lived (C) there
(NC) It's just your basic (C) goodbye
Just your plain old everyday
Don't let the door hit ya
(F) Good(G)bye
Just your average fare(C)well
To what you thought would be the greatest love you'd ever (F) known
Fare(G)well
Some(F)body's settin' fire to a (G) bridge tonight (F#)
It's (F) front row at an Ali/Fr(G)azier fight (F#)
(F) Barnum & Bailey shoulda (G) bought the rights
Just your basic good(C)bye
When you (C) first fall in love it's (F) forever (C) time
Then one day it happens and (D) you don't know (G) why
Sweet (C) nothings turn into
Such mean bitter (F) words
And insults start flyin' like (G) you've never (C) heard
Repeat Chorus
Fiddle Solo
Just your average fare(C)well
To what you thought would be the greatest love you'd ever (F) known
Fare(G)well
Some(F)body's settin' fire to a (G) bridge tonight (F#)
It's (F) front row at an Ali/Fr(G)azier fight (F#)
(F) Barnum & Bailey shoulda (G) bought the rights
Just your basic good(C)bye
How to play Basic Goodbye
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.