Lonesome Goodbye
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[intro ]G Am D C
G
I cant fool myself asleep so i go out and walk these streets
Am D C
each night over and over
G
i guess these streets dont sooth my shoes wont help me walk
Am
away these blues i ve tried
D C G
sure been a lonesome goodbye
G
little pictures of the past things i thought would never last
Am D Am
flash by over and over
G
i turn my collar to the cold cause i cant stand to be alone
Am
i ve tried
D C G
sure been a lonesome goodbye
D Am
i could stay this way forever
G D
never swallow any pride
Am
pretend im doing better
G D
than the way i feel inside
G
lik im living a lie
G Am D C
G Am D C G
D Am G D
i could stay this way forever never swallow any pride
Am G D
pretend im doing better than the way i feel inside
G
but i cant fool myself asleep so i go out and walk these streets
Am D C
each night over and over
G
and here i stand in front of you i guess you ve been out walking too
Am
dont cry
D C G
sure been a lonesome goodbye
D C G
sure been a lonesome goodbye
D C G
sure was a lonesome goodbye
How to play Lonesome 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.