Don't Say Goodbye
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Don’t Say Goodbye
Reckless Kelly
(Capo 2nd Fret)
D
Well now where do you think your going?
When you’re headed for the door
Bm
With your head hanging down staring at the floor
G
And even though I can’t see ‘em
D A
I can still feel that latent look in your eye
D
Oh you don’t have to say it cause I’ve heard it before
Bm
And anyway I don’t think I can take it anymore
G A D
But baby it would break my heart if you said goodbye
Bm
So don’t say goodbye
G D
I’m not ready to let you go
G
You think we’ve run out of love
A
But I’ve got so much more
G A
Say anything else that comes to your mind
G A D
Baby don’t you say goodbye
Well now you don’t feel like talking
Like there’s nothing else to say
And anyhow I know your going to have it your way
You’ve got me where you want me
And I can feel it when your smiling that crooked little smile
Oh and I don’t think its funny that you’re treating me this way
And even though I know it’ll get better someday
Baby it would break my heart if you said goodbye
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
G D A
Baby take a hold of my hand
G D A
I swear I can make a better man
G D A
Darling you know I’ll lay it right on the line
(Chorus)
So don’t say goodbye
I’m not ready to let you go
You think we’ve run out of love
But I’ve got so much more
Say anything else that comes to your mind
Baby don’t you say goodbye
G A D
Oh baby it would break my heart if you said goodbye
How to play Don't Say Goodbye
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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.