Goodbye Old Man
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Intro: C C9 F G C
Verse:
C
I thought I walked in liberty
F
I thought your treasures would make me happy
G
They were the very things that binded me
C
Goodbye old man
You promised you had what would fill me
F
They were the very things that robbed me
G
Leaving my heart completely empty
C
Goodbye old man
[Refrão]
C
Goodbye old man
F
I hope not to see you again
G
I don't want to be your friend
C C9 C
Goodbye old man
The old has gone
F
Behold the new has come
G
With you I never did have fun
C
Goodbye old man
Verse
C
I thought I walked in liberty
F
I thought your treasures would make me happy
G
They were the very things that binded me
C
Goodbye old man
You promised you had what would fill me
F
They were the very things that robbed me
G
Leaving my heart completely empty
C
Goodbye old man
[Refrão]
C
Goodbye old man
F
I hope not to see you again
G
I don't want to be your friend
C
Goodbye old man
The old has gone
F
Behold the new has come
G
With you I never did have fun
C
Goodbye old man
Bridge
F Am
God gave Him who knew no sin
F G C
To become sin for us that we might be
Reconciled to our Father
F Am
Now I am in Christ and in Christ I am free
F G C
His law is the law of liberty
Outro
C
Goodbye old man
F
I hope not to see you again
G
I don't want to be your friend
Am
Goodbye old man
G C F
Oh the memories with you I've had too many
G
But you'll have no more with me
C G C
Goodbye old man
How to play Goodbye Old Man
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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.