How To Say Goodbye
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Ab B Abm A
B A B
Dbm B
How are we at the end, am I ready
E A
baby tell me why you run
Dbm B
Go ahead, once again that you're sorry
E A
I know we're already done
F#m
This happens every time. You're already out of
B
sight.
A B
Where did we go wrong and how'd we end up
Dbm
wasting all this time
B
if there's anything you learn from lies
A
it's how to say goodbye
B
when did you let go to keep me hanging
Dbm
waiting for a sign
B
if there's something I saw in your eyes
A
it's how to say goodbye
B
how to say goodbye
Dbm Abm
Take a breath, take it in, I am falling
E A
the blade is touching on the bone
Dbm E B
love is all that I have but it's sinking
E A
crying out to be alone
F#m
This happens every time. You're already out of
B
sight.
A B
Where did we go wrong and how'd we end up
Dbm
wasting all this time
B
if there's anything you learn from lies
A
it's how to say goodbye
B
when did you let go to keep me hanging
Dbm
waiting for a sign
B
if there's something I saw in your eyes
A
it's how to say goodbye
B
how to say goodbye
A B
Abm A E B
You taught me how to fall in love
Dbm A E B
and you taught me how to leave it behind
A E B
Where did we go wrong and how'd we end up
D F B E
wasting all this time
F#m E B
if there's anything you learn from lies
A
it's how to say goodbye
B
when did you let go to keep me hanging
E
waiting for a sign
Dbm E
if there's something I saw in your eyes
E A
it's how to say goodbye
B
how to say goodbye
A
how to say goodbye
E B
Abm Dbm
how to say goodbye
How to play How To Say Goodbye
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Ab. 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.