Goodbye World Goodbye
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[Verso 1]
F
I've told all my troubles goodbye,
F Bb F
Goodbye to each tear and each sigh
C F
This world where I roam cannot be my
D
home,
G C
Im bound for that land in the sky.
F Bb F
I walk and I talk with my Lord,
F Bb F
I feast every day on His word,
C C F Dm
Heaven is near and I can't stay here
Gm7 C F
Goodbye world, goodbye
[Refrão]
A
Now don't you weep for me when I'm gone
Dm
For I won't have to leave here alone
G
But when I hear that last trumpet sound
C Dm7 C Am7 Bb
My feet won't stay on the ground
F Bb F
I'm gonna rise with a shout, Im gonna fly,
F Bb F
Gonna rise with my Lord through the sky
C C F Dm
Heaven is near and I can't stay here,
Gm7 C F
Goodbye world, goodbye.
[Verso 2]
F Bb F
I won't have the blues anymore
F Bb F Dm7
When I step across to that shore
C F D
I'll never pine for Ill leave behind
G C
My heartaches and tears evermore
F Bb C
A day maybe two then goodbye
F Bb F
Tomorrow I'll rise up and fly
C C F Dm
Heaven is near and I can't stay here
Gm7 C F
Goodbye world, goodbye
[Refrão]
A
Now don't you weep for me when I'm gone
Dm
For I won't have to leave here alone
G
But when I hear that last trumpet sound
C Dm7 C Am7 Bb
My feet won't stay on the ground
F Bb F
I'm gonna rise with a shout, Im gonna fly,
F Bb F
Gonna rise with my Lord through the sky
C C F Dm
Heaven is near and I can't stay here,
Gm7 C F
Goodbye world, goodbye.
How to play Goodbye World Goodbye
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.