Every time we say goodbye
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G Em G Em G Em Am7 D7
Every time we say goodbye, I die a little.
G Am7 Bb D7 G G7 Cm
Every time we say goodbye, I wonder why a little
G/B C#dim Am7 D7 F G7 Cmaj7
Why the gods above me, who must be in the know.
Cm G C#dim Am7 D7
Think so little of me, they allow you to go.
G Em G Em G Em Am7 D7
When you're near, there's such an air of spring about it.
G Am7 Bb D7 G G7 Cm
I can hear a lark somewhere begin to sing about it.
G/B C#dim Am7 D7 F Cmaj7 Cm
There's no love song finer, but how strange the change,
F7 Bm7 Bbm7 Am7 D7 G
From major to minor, every time we say goodbye.
How to play Every time we say 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.