Goodbye Waltz - John Hartford

Goodbye Waltz

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Capo 3
 
D
See that boat go down the sky
G D
Goodbye, goodbye
G D
See that boat go down the sky
G D
Goodbye, goodbye
G G7 G
See that boat go down the sky
D E7 A D
Till it's just a speck at the edge of my eye
G D
It is so hard to say goodbye
G D
Goodbye
 
Instrumental
D
See that boat go down the sky
G D
Goodbye, goodbye
G D
See that boat go down the sky
G D
Goodbye, goodbye
G G7 G
See that boat go down the sky
D E7 A D
Till the shades of night are drawing nigh
G D
And the wind dies out in the western sky
G D
Goodbye
 
Instrumental

How to play Goodbye Waltz

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 D. 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.

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