Last Goodbye

by Jeff Buckley

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(Dsus)This is our last good bye.

(D)I hate to (Bm)feel the love be (A)tween us (Em7)die,

(D)but it’s o ver.

Just hear (D)this and then I’ll (Dmaj7)go.

You (A)gave me more to live for, (G)more than you’ll ev er know.

(D6)Well, (Dsus)this is our last em brace.

Must I dream and al ways (A)see your (G)face?

Why (Em7)can’t we o ver come (A)this (D)wall?

Ba by, (A)may be it’s just be (C)cause I did n’t (G)know you at all.

Kiss me, (C)please (G)kiss me.

(D)Kiss me (A)out of de sire, (C)ba by, no (G)con so la tion.

(D)Oh, you know it (A)makes me so an (C)gry, ’cause I (G)know that in time,

(F#m)I’ll on ly make you cry.

This is our last good bye.

(G)Oh,

did you say, (Bm)“No, this can’t hap (G)pen to me.”

Did you rush (Bm)to the phone to call?

Was there a (D)voice un kind

in the (D)back of your mind

say in’, (Em7)“May

be

you did n’t (Em7)know him at all.

You did n’t (G)know him at all, oh, oh, you did n’t know.”

(D)Well, the bells out in the church tow er chime,

burn in’ (C)clues in to this heart of mine.

Think in’ (C)so hard

on her (D)soft eyes

and the (C)mem o ries

of fer signs

that it’s o ver,

that it’s o

ver.

Last Goodbye by Jeff Buckley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Last Goodbye by Jeff Buckley 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 D at 88 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Last 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 "Last 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.
How many chords does "Last Goodbye" use?
Just 16 chords: A, A7, Am, Bb7, Bm, C, C6, D, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jeff Buckley songs work for kids?
Try "Hallelujah", "Dream Brother", "Eternal Life". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.