Why Goodbye
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I think there may be a chord missing in the chorus ay the 2nd
?why? of the 1st line in the chorus (and 4th).
E C#m
I look out my window
A E
To wish upon my star
E C#m
Dig out those old memories
A E
That?s hidden in my heart
A E
But the stars ain?t coming out tonight
A E
Dark clouds win again
A C#m E
Cause there?s another lonely night movin? in
[Refrão]E D A E
Why goodbye, why goodbye
E D A B7
Am I blue, my oh my
C#m A
You could-a said you loved me
C#m A
You could-a even lied
E D A E
So why goodbye, why goodbye
On the day I met you
There was love light in your eyes
Yesterday you walked away
And didn?t even cry
And as I sit alone tonight
And think of all we had
Your leavin? me is leavin? me so sad
Chorus
You could-a said you loved me
You could have even lied
Chorus
How to play Why Goodbye
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.