Goodbye
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C
We don't have to try running from each other
Em
I read your eyes, you don't have to bother
C
Maybe we'll survive if we don't discover
Em
One life ties to another
C Bm Em Bm
'Cause the world won't turn if the sun won't rise
C Bm Em Bm
And the stars won't burn in a broken sky
C Bm Em Bm
And the wind won't surf if the ocean's dry
C Bm Em Bm
And my heart won't work if you say goodbye
C Bm Em Bm
If you say goodbye, if you say goodbye
C Bm Em
If you say goodbye my heart's in trouble
C
I'd rather die holding one another
Em
Your hand in mine, it's easier to suffer
C
I understand why the world is out of color
Em
One life ties to another
C Bm Em Bm
'Cause the world won't turn if the sun won't rise
C Bm Em Bm
And the stars won't burn in a broken sky
C Bm Em Bm
And the wind won't surf if the ocean's dry
C Bm Em Bm
And my heart won't work if you say goodbye
C Bm Em Bm
If you say goodbye, if you say goodbye
C Bm Em
If you say goodbye my heart's in trouble
C Bm Em Bm
Oh, if you say goodbye, if you say goodbye
C Bm Em
If you say goodbye my heart's in trouble
C Em
Oh, before it never mattered
C Em C
And oh, oh, before it never mattered and oh, oh, oh, oh
C Bm Em Bm
'Cause the world won't turn if the sun won't rise
C Bm Em Bm
And my heart won't work if you say goodbye
C Bm Em Bm
If you say goodbye, if you say goodbye
C Bm Em
If you say goodbye my heart's in trouble
C Bm Em Bm
Oh, if you say goodbye, if you say goodbye
C Bm Em
If you say goodbye my heart's in trouble
How to play Goodbye
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.