I Love A Long Goodbye
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Capo I
D A
And though no one knows for certain
D A
Where or when I'll draw the curtain
A7 Dm/F Bm/F
It's because it's been said that
A Am7 Bm/F Dm/F
I love a long goodbye
A B7 Dm A
A
We broke it off I've not forgotten
B7
But I thought that this could be
Dm A
An opportunity for us to try
A B7
To examine my reluctant leaving
Dm
Since I'm sad and if you're lonesome call
A
I love a long goodbye
Dm
Ooooh
A
That's unworthy of me
Dm
Mind you
A
I need to know you love me
Guitar Solo:
D A D A
A7 Dm/F Bm/F A Am7 Bm/F Dm/F
A B7
Look at things from my perspective please
Dm
Just what about me makes my motives seem
A
So hard to justify
A
Well talk to me tomorrow
B7
I might have another story
Dm
I'll make sure I do
A
I love a long goodbye
Dm
Ooooh
A
That's unworthy of me
Dm
Mind you
A
I need to know you love me
Dm
Goodbye, you
A
Can know this for certain
Dm
I love you
A Am7 Bm/F Dm/F A
And I hate to draw the curtain
How to play I Love A Long Goodbye
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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.