Good Riddance
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Am G Dm
Farewell
C G F
To all the earthly remains
Am G Dm
No burdens
C G F
No further debts to be paid
Am G Dm
Atlas
C Bb Am
Can rest his weary bones
G F
The weight of the world
Em F
All falls away
E7/D
In time
Am G Dm
Goodbye
C G F
To all the plans that we made
Am G Dm
No contracts
C G F
I’m free to do as I may
Am G Dm
No hunger
C Bb Am
No sleep except to dream
G F
Mild and warm
Em F
Safe from all harm
E7/D
Calm
Am Bº C
Good riddance
Bº Am
To all the thieves
Bº C Bº Am
To all the fools that stifled me
Bº C
They’ve come and gone
Bº Am
And passed me by
Bº C
Good riddance
E7
To all
Am G Dm
Farewell
C G F
To all the earthly remains
Am G Dm
No burdens
C G F
No further debts to be paid
Am G Dm
Atlas
C Bb Am
Can rest his weary bones
G F
The weight of the world
Em F
All falls away
E7/D Am
In time
How to play Good Riddance
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 Am. 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.