I Wave Bye Bye
View chords used in this chart
Key of Bb (as recorded. Play as if in G with
Capo on the 3rd Fret.
Jesse plays the song in A on his YouTube recordings, using no capo. But this way you can
more easily raise or lower the key to suit your own voice.
Intro: Am7 - Bm7 - C - D
verse 1
G Em
Just out in the harbour, all the ships asleep
Am C D
Maybe one cold watchman, walks a lonely beat
G Em
And way out on the water, a ship is under sail
Am C D
Leaving wavy starlight, and a dreamer in her trail
[Refrão] G Em Am D
I wave bye bye, I pray, God speed
G Em Am D
Oh I wish, lovely weather, more luck than you need
G Bm7 Am7 C Am7 D
You'll only sail in circles, so there's no need to cry
G Bm7 G Em7 Am7 D G
No, I'll see you, again one day, and then I wave bye bye
verse 2
G Em
The sailing ship reminds me, of a certain girl
Am C D
Who left a certain dreamer, to sail into the world
G Em
I've very friendly post-cards, from very far away
Am C D
But they just remind me, of a certain day
[Refrão] G Em Am D
I wave, bye bye, I pray, God speed
G Em Am D
I wish, lovely weather, with more luck, than you need
G Bm7 Am7 C Am7 D
You'll only sail in circles, so there's no need to cry
G Bm7 G Em7 Am7 D G
No I'll, see you, again one day, then I waved bye bye
G
Bye bye
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Chords by Con Maloney. I've recorded this version on YouTube if that helps.
How to play I Wave Bye Bye
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 Bb. 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.