Goodbye My Friend
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Introd.: C9add Am4add/7 F9add Dm7 Em7 F7M G7(4) G7 C9add
C4 C9(4) C C4 C F9add
Oh we never know where life will take us
F4add G C9add
I know it's just a ride on the wheel
C4add C9add C C4 C F9add
And we never know when death will shake us
F4add G C9add
And we wonder how it will feel
C4 C9(4) C C4 C F9add
So goodbye my friend I know I'll never see you again
F4add G C9add
But the time together through all the Years
C4 C9(4) C C4 C F9add
Will take away these tears It's okay now
F4add G C9add
Goodbye my friend
C4 C9(4) C C4 C F9add
I've seen a lot things that make me crazy
F4add G C9add
And I guess I held on to you
C4add C9add C C4 C F9add
We could've run away and left well maybe
F4add G C9add
But it wasn't time and we both knew
C4 C9(4) C C4 C F9add
So goodbye my friend I know I'll never see you again
F4add G C9add
But the love you gave me through all
C4add C9add C C4 C F9add
The Years will take away these tears
F4add G C9add
I'm okay now goodbye my friend
C4 C9(4) C C4 C F9add
Life's so fragile and love's so purê
F4add G C9add
We can't hold on but we try
C4 C9(4) C C4 C F9add
We watch how quickly it disappears
F4add G C9add
And we never know why
F4add G C9add
But I'm okay now Goodbye my friend
F4add G C9add
You can go now Goodbye my friend
How to play Goodbye My Friend
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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.