Goodbye Stranger
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G#
It was an early morning yesterday
C#/G# G#
I was up before the dawn
And I really have enjoyed my stay
C#/G# G#
But I must be moving on
G#
Like a king without a castle
G#7
Like a queen without a throne
C#
I'm an early morning lover
A#m G#
And I must be moving on
G#
Now I believe in what you say
C#/G# G#
Is the undisputed truth
But I have to have things my own way
C#/G# G#
To keep me in my youth
G#
Like a ship without an anchor
G#7
Like a slave without a chain
C#
Just the thought of those sweet ladies
A#m G#
Sends a shiver through my veins
G#
And I will go on shining
G#7
Shining like brand new
C#
I'll never look behind me
A#m G#
My troubles will be few
G# G#7
Goodbye strange it's been nice
C# A#m D#
Hope you find your paradise
G# G#7
Tried to see your point of view
C# A#m D#
Hope your dreams will all come true
G# G#7
Goodbye Mary, Goodbye Jane
C# A#m D#
Will we ever meet again
G# G#7
Feel no sorrow, feel no shame
C# A#m D#
Come tomorrow, feel no pain
G#
Now some they do and some they don't
C#/G# G#
And some you just can't tell
And some they will and some they won't
C#/G# G#
With some it's just as well
G#
You can laugh at my behavior
G#7
That'll never bother me
C#
Say the devil is my savior
A#m G#
But I don't pay no heed
G#
And I will go on shining
G#7
Shining like brand new
C#
I'll never look behind me
A#m G#
My troubles will be few
G# G#7
Goodbye strange it's been nice
C# A#m D#
Hope you find your paradise
G# G#7
Tried to see your point of view
C# A#m D#
Hope your dreams will all come true
G# G#7
Goodbye Mary, Goodbye Jane
C# A#m D#
Will we ever meet again
G# G#7
Feel no sorrow, feel no shame
C# A#m D#
Come tomorrow, feel no pain
G# G#7
Goodbye Mary, Goodbye Jane
C# A#m D#
Will we ever meet again
G# A#m D#
Feel no sorrow, feel no shame
C# A#m D#
Come tomorrow, feel no pain
How to play Goodbye Stranger
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#. 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.