Good Riddance
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TUNING: Eb-Ab-Db-Gb-Bb-eb
Intro
C F G
C F G
[Verso 1]
C
Another turning point
F G
A fork stuck in the road
C
Time grabs you by the wrist
F G
Directs you where to go
Am G F C G/B
So make the best of this test and don't ask why
Am G F C G/B
It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time
[Refrão]
Am C
It's something unpredictable
Am C
But in the end, it's right
F G C
I hope you had the time of your life
{Instrumental}
({C}) F G
C F G
[Verso 2]
C
So take the photographs
F G
And still frames in your mind
C
Hang it on a shelf
F G
In good health and good time
Am G F C G/B
Tattoos of memories you made with every mile
Am G F C G/B
For what it's worth, it was worth all the while
[Refrão]
Am C
It's something unpredictable
Am C
But in the end, it's right
F G C
I hope you had the time of your life
{Instrumental}
({C}) F G
C F G
Am G F C G/B
Am G F C G/B
[Refrão]
Am C
It's something unpredictable
Am C
But in the end, it's right
F G C
I hope you had the time of your life
{Instrumental}
({C}) F G
C F G
[Refrão]
Am C
It's something unpredictable
Am C
But in the end, it's right
F G C
I hope you had the time of your...life...
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 Eb. 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.