Goodbye

by Alicia Keys

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Lyrics

Mm,

bye bye.

How do you love some (Bbmaj13)one

that hurts you, oh, so bad,

with in ten tions (Bbmaj13)good?

’Was all he ev er had.

Well, how do I let go when I’ve

loved him for so long and I’ve

giv en him all that I

could?

May be love is a hope less crime,

giv ing up what seems your life time.

What went wrong with some thing once so

good?

(Dm9)How do you find the words to say,

to say good bye

(Bbmaj7)(find the words to (C)say good bye), when your (Dm7)heart don’t have the heart (Fmaj9)to (Bbmaj13)say,

to say good bye?

(Bbmaj7)(Find the words to (Am)say good bye?)

(C)So,

(Dm9)how do you find the words to say,

to say good bye

(Bbmaj7)(find the words to (C)say good bye), when your (Dm7)heart don’t have the heart (Fmaj9)to (Bbmaj13)say,

to say good bye

(Bbmaj7)(find the words to (C)say good (Am)bye)?

(Dm9)How do you find the words to say,

to say good bye

(Bbmaj7)(find the words to (C)say good bye), when your (Dm7)heart don’t have the heart (Fmaj9)to (Bbmaj13)say,

to say good bye

(Bbmaj7)(find the words to (C)say good (Am)bye)?

Goodbye by Alicia Keys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Goodbye by Alicia Keys in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Goodbye" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Goodbye"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.