To Say Goodbye
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Verse
A9 F
And so it happened
A9 F
Such a sad day,
A9 F
It makes him wonder
A9 F G
Inspired by this pain
A9 F
Friends and family gather now
A9 F
They're trying to reconnect
A9 F
The priest at the altar
A9 F G
He's talking to a saint
Pre Chorus
C E
From a heart that won't heal for now
C C
From a friend that missed the chance
D4/9 E
To say goodbye
Chorus
E B5 A9 Am
On a long road trip we'll walk together
Am E
Recalling days
E B5 A9 Am
Walking on I see a new direction
Am E
Yes, I'm on it.
E B5 A9 Am
There I'll be at peace so you remember,
Am E
Like wind and rain
E B5 A9 Am
On a long road trip we'll walk together
Together
Verse
A9 F
Life runs in circle
A9 F
Most don't understand
A9 F
A day after another
A9 F G
Closer to the end
C E
From a heart that won't heal for now
C C
From a friend that missed the chance
D4/9 E
To say goodbye
Chorus
E B5 A9 Am
On a long road trip we'll walk together
Am E
Recalling days
E B5 A9 Am
Walking on I see a new direction
Am E
Yes, I'm on it.
E B5 A9 Am
There I'll be at peace so you remember,
Am E
Like wind and rain
E B5 A9 Am
On a long road trip we'll walk together
Together.
E B5 A9 Am (2x)
(Solo)
E B5
Lying on a star,
B5 A9 Am
Flying through my dearest memories
Am E
A warm embrace
E B5
Candles bring the light,
B5 A9 Am
Path is clear now for me to be
Chorus
E B5 A9 Am
On a long road trip we'll walk together
Am E
Recalling days
E B5 A9 Am
Walking on I see a new direction
Am E
Yes, I'm on it.
E B5 A9 Am
There I'll be at peace so you remember,
Am E
Like wind and rain
E B5 A9
On a long road trip we'll walk together
E
Together.
How to play To Say Goodbye
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A9. 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.