Just Before Goodbye
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Capo 4
G
You got new jeans, the hoody?s not gone
Em
i?m in a new dress that i?ve never worn
C
and I could have sworn
G
You didn?t bat an eye when I walked
Em
in to the room where I first thought
C
you could be the one
Am C G D
Have we been seeing the world through a piece of shattered glass?
Am C G D
(Cause) something so beautiful can fall apart so fast
G G2 Em C
Just before goodbye, you had the chance to change your mind
G G2 Em C
Just before you lied saying, you gave this your best try
G G2 Em C
It?s not enough to try, you have to give your blood and tears and time
Em C
You had one last chance to change your mind
G G2 Em C
Just before goodbye
G
Curtains are drawn but we?re still dressed
Em
the film plays on whilst under breath
C (same again)
I ask what is left now?
But you ignore, pretend that we?re fine
but we?re not together half of the time
how would I know the signs?
Am C G D
Have we been seeing the world through a piece of shattered glass?
Am C G D
(Cause) something so beautiful can fall apart so fast
G G2 Em C
Just before goodbye, you had the chance to change your mind
G G2 Em C
Just before you lied saying, you gave this your best try
G G2 Em C
It?s not enough to try, you have to give your blood and tears and time,
Em C
take the world of hurt inside,
Em C
You had one last chance to change your mind
G G2 Em C
Just before goodbye
Instrumental: G G2 Em C
G G2 Em C
Just before goodbye, you had the chance to change your mind
G G2 Em C
Just before you lied saying, you gave this your best try
G G2 Em C
It?s not enough to try, you have to give your blood and tears and time,
Em C
take the world of hurt inside,
Em C
You had one last chance to change your mind
G G2 Em C
Just before goodbye
How to play Just Before Goodbye
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.