The Last Goodbye
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C
I saw the light fade from the sky
C
On the wind I heard a sigh
Am F Am F
As the snowflakes cover my fallen brothers
C F C
I will say this last goodbye
Am F
Night is now falling
C G
So ends this day
Am F
The road is now calling
C G
And I must away
Am F
Over hill and under tree
Dm F
Through lands where never light has shone
C F Gadd4 G
By silver streams that run down to the sea
Am F
Under cloud, beneath the stars
Dm F
Over snow one winter’s morn
C F Gadd4 G
I turn at last to paths that lead home
Dm F Am
And though where the road then takes me
G
I cannot tell
Dm F
We came all this way
Am Gadd4 G
But now comes the day to bid you farewell
C F C
Many places I have been
C F C
Many sorrows I have seen
Am F Am F
But I don’t regret, nor will I forget
C F C
All who took that road with me
Am F
Night is now falling
C G
So ends this day
Am F
The road is now calling
C G
And I must away
Am F
Over hill and under tree
Dm F
Through lands where never light has shone
C F Gadd4 G
By silver streams that run down to the sea
Am F
To these memories I will hold
Dm F
With your blessing I will go
C F Gadd4 G
To turn at last to paths that lead home
Dm F Am
And though where the road then takes me
G
I cannot tell
Dm F
We came all this way
Am Gadd4 G
But now comes the day to bid you farewell
F-Am/E (x2)
F Am/E F C
I bid you all a very fond farewell
How to play The Last Goodbye
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.