Say Goodbye

by Chris Brown

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Lis ten: (Am)Ba by, come here and sit (G)down; let’s talk.

I (Dm)got a lot to say, so I (C)guess I’ll start by say ing that I (G)love you, but you know this (Dm)thing ain’t been no (E)walk in the park for us.

I swear it ’ll (G)on ly take a min ute.

(Fm)You’ll un der stand when I’m (C)fin ished, yeah.

And I don’t wan na see you cry, but (G)I don’t wan na be the one to tell you a lie, so...

how do you let it (G)go when you you just don’t (C)know what’s on the oth er side of the (G)door when you’re (Dm)walk in’ out?

(E)(Talk a bout (G)it.) ev ’ry thing I tried to re what mem I’m try’n’ ber to to (Fm)say just went (C)out’ my head.

So I’m a do the best I can to get you to un der stand, ’cause I (G)know...

nev er a right time to (Dm)say good bye, but I got ta make the (Am)first move, ’cause if I (G)don’t, you’re gon na start (Dm)hat in’ me.

’Cause I real ly don’t (Am)feel the way I once (G)felt a bout you.

Girl, it’s not (C)you, it’s me; I kind a got ta fig ure out what I need.

Oh, there’s (Am)nev er a right time to (Dm)say good bye, but we know that we got ta go our sep ’rate (Dm)ways.

And I know it’s (G)hard, but I got ta (Fm)do it, and it’s (C)kill in’ me, ’cause there’s (F)nev er a right time, (G)right time to say good (G)bye.) But now your heart is break ing.

And a (C)thou sand times I (Am)(found my self ask in’ (G)why?

why?) (Dm)Why am I tak in’ so (E)long to say this?

But, trust me, (G)girl, I nev er meant to crush your (C)world, and I nev er thought I would see the day we’d grow a (G)part.

And I wan na know, (CN.C.)bye.) Lis ten to your heart; girl, you know we should be a part.

Ba by, I, I just can’t do it, I, I just can’t do it.

Lis ten to your heart; girl, you know we should be a part.

Ba by, I, I just can’t do it, and some times, it makes me wan na cry.

(Ooh, ooh, ooh, (Dm)ooh, ooh, (C)ooh, ooh.

Ooh, (G)ooh, ooh, (E)ooh, ooh, Can’t you ooh, hear me ooh.

cry in’?

Ooh, ooh, Oh.

(C)ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.

Oh, (F)oh.

Ooh, ooh.

There’s (G)nev er a right ooh.) There’s (G)time.

nev er a right time to (Dm)say good bye, but I got ta make the (Am)first move, ’cause if I (G)don’t, you’re gon na start (Dm)hat in’ me.

’Cause I real ly don’t (Am)feel the way I once (G)felt a bout you.

Girl, it’s not (C)you, it’s me; I kind a got ta fig ure out what I need.

Oh, there’s (Am)nev er a right time to (Dm)say good bye, but we know that we got ta go our sep ’rate (Dm)ways.

And I know it’s (G)hard, but I got ta (Fm)do it, and it’s (C)kill in’ me, ’cause there’s (F)nev er a right time, (G)right time to say good (There’s (G)bye.

er a right time to (Dm)say good bye,) but I got ta make the (Am)first move, ’cause if I (G)don’t, you’re gon na start (Dm)hat in’ me.

’Cause I real ly don’t (Am)feel the way I once (G)felt a bout you.

Girl, it’s not (C)you, it’s me; I kind a got ta fig ure out what I need.

Oh, there’s (Am)nev er a right time to (Dm)say good bye, but we know that we got ta go our sep ’rate (Dm)ways.

And I know it’s (G)hard, but I got ta (Fm)do it, and it’s (C)kill in’ me, ’cause there’s (F)nev er a right time, (G)right time to say good (There’s (G)nev er a right time to (G)right time to say...

Say Goodbye by Chris Brown — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Say Goodbye by Chris Brown 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 A 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Say 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 "Say 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.