Don't Say Goodbye
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Intro: D F#m
D F#m
Today I heard my favorite song on the radio
D F#m
I closed my eyes and saw our first hello
D A
And then I saw the time we fell in love
E/G# F#m
In each others' arms
D E
I open my eyes and you were gone
D F#m
Suddenly I realized how I love you so
D F#m
And how I get surprised without your love
D
Since the time we said goodbye
A E/G# F#m
It's hard to make you stay
D E
How I wish you'd never go away
Chorus
D E A
Don't say goodbye, it's hard to let you go
D E A
Tomorrow seems so far away for me to know
F#m E D E/G# A
If you and I will always be in love forevermore
D A E pause
Just leave me with the memories
D F#m D F#m
All alone, all alone
D F#m
Today I read your letters and waited for your call
D F#m
I wondered if you think of me at all
D
And then I turn the radio on
A E/G# F#m
And heard our fav'rite song
D E
Then I knew you'll soon be coming home
(Repeat Chorus except last line)
F#m D F#m E
All alone
(Repeat Chorus)
D F#m D
Today I heard our fav'rite song on the radio
F#m
All alone
Coda: D F#m ; (Repeat to fade)
How to play Don't Say 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 D. 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.