From The Time You Say Goodbye
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verse 1
G Bm Em
Parting is such sweet sorrow,
Em B7 C E7
Why should it have to be,
Am D7 G
But if it comes tomorrow
Em A7 D7
Will you remember me.
[Refrão]
G B7 Em G7
From the time you say goodbye,
C E+ E7 Am D7
From the time you say cheerioh,
G B7 Em
Will you take my handshake true,
A7 Am D7
For your journey as you go,
G B7 Em G7
Keep a pray'r within your heart,
C E+ E7 Am D7
That the time will surely fly,
G B7 E7 Am
To the day when we shall meet again,
G D7 G Am7
From the time you say goodbye.
verse 2
G Bm Em
Friendship's a gift from Heaven,
Em B7 C E7
To cheer the lonely heart;
Am D7 G
Mem'ries will always linger,
Em A7 D7
So when we have to part.
[Refrão]
G B7 Em G7
From the time you say goodbye,
C E+ E7 Am D7
From the time you say cheerioh,
G B7 Em
Will you take my handshake true,
A7 Am D7
For your journey as you go,
G B7 Em G7
Keep a pray'r within your heart,
C E+ E7 Am D7
That the time will surely fly,
G B7 E7 Am
To the day when we shall meet again,
G D7 G Am7
From the time you say goodbye.
D7 G B7 Em G7
From the time you say goodbye,
C E+ E7 Am D7
From the time you say cheerioh,
G B7 Em
Take my fondest thoughts with you,
A7 Am D7
For your journey as you go,
G B7 Em G7
Keep a pray'r within your heart,
C E+ E7 Am D7
That the time will surely fly,
G B7 E7 Am
To the day when we shall meet again,
G D7 G Cm G
From the time you say goodbye.
How to play From The Time You 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.