Never Say Goodbye - The Stranglers

Never Say Goodbye

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Intro:
Dm Dsus2 Asus2 A (x4)
E F (x4)
 
[Verso 1]
E F E F
Black friend of the night
E F E F
Why did you leave in such a hurry?
E F E F
White friend of the day
E F E F
You left us juggling on our worries
 
[Refrão]
Dm Bb
Never say goodbye
Dm A
For we'll all be with you someday
Dm Bb Gsus4 G
Fond adieus but never say goodbye
 
[Verso 2]
E F E F
Like lovers in the past
E F E F
They swim and surface in our memories
E F E F
Those questions never last
E F E F
I'll save them all for the next century
 
[Refrão]
Dm Bb
Never say goodbye
Dm A
For we'll all be with you someday
Dm Bb Gsus4 D C
Fond adieus but never say goodbye
D C D E
Never say goodbye
E F E F
 
[Verso 3]
E F E F
Tell us what's over the horizon
E F E F
Is it worth the chance
E F E F
To hang around for more surprising?
 
[Refrão]
Dm Bb
Never say goodbye
Dm A
For we'll all be with you someday
Dm Bb Gsus4 G
Fond adieus but never say goodbye
 
Instrumental:
F A (x4)
C Bb A
A
Dm Dsus2 Asus2 A (x3)
Dm
 
[Refrão]
Dm Bb
Never say goodbye
Dm A
For we'll all be with you someday
Dm Bb Gsus4 G
Fond adieus but never say goodbye
Dm Bb
Never say goodbye
Dm A
For we'll all be with you someday
Dm Bb Gsus4 G
Fond adieus but never say goodbye
 
Outro:
Dm Bb Dm A
Dm Bb Gsus4 G
Dm Bb Dm A
Dm Bb Gsus4 G
Dm Bb Dm A
Dm Bb Gsus4 G
Dm Bb Dm A
Dm Bb Gsus4 G
Dm Bb Dm A
(fade)

How to play Never Say Goodbye

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Dm. 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.

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