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Intro: Verse
G C7 G E7
I got a big surprise when I saw you smile
A9 D7 G Edim D7
I never dreamed that it could be
G C7 G E7
But now I realize since I saw you smile
A7 D7 G7M
There's only happiness for me, so
Melody
C G#7 C Gm A7
Bye bye blues, bye bye blues
D7 G7
Bells ring, birds sing
C Cdim Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7M
Sun is shining, no more pining
C G#7 C Gm A7
Just we two smiling through
D7 G7
Don't sigh, don't cry
C G#7 C Am Dm7 G7
Bye bye blues
C G#7 C Gm A7
Bye bye blues, bye bye blues
D7 G7
Bells ring, birds sing
C Cdim Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7M
Sun is shi - ning, no more pining
C G#7 C Gm A7
Just we two smi-ling through
D7 G7
Don't sigh, don't cry
C G#7 C F7 C
Bye bye blues
How to play Bye
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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.