This Ain't Goodbye

by Train

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(F5)You and I were friends from out er space,

a fraid to let could go; see.

the on ly two who un der stood er this place.

And as far as we to know, be.

we were way be (F5)fore our time,

as (Bbsus2)bold as we were blind.

Just an oth er (F5)per fect mis (Dm7)take,

an (Bbsus2)oth er bridge to (Gm)take on the (F)way to let ting go.

But this This ain’t ain’t good bye; this is just (Gm7)where love goes

when words aren’t warm e nough

to keep a way the cold.

Oh, no, this ain’t good bye; it’s not (Gm7)where our sto ry ends.

But I know you can’t be mine,

not the (Gm7)way you’ve al ways been.

As (Dm7)long as (C)we’ve got time,

then this ain’t good bye.

Oh, no, this ain’t good bye.

(F5)We were stars up in the sun lit sky

that no one else could go; see.

the Nei ther of us thought to ev er ask why

And it was n’t meant to know, be.

May be we were (F5)way too high

to (Bbsus2)ev er un der stand.

May be we were (F5)vic tims of (Dm7)all,

an (Bbsus2)all the fool ish (Gm)plans we be (F)gan to to di vide.

But this This ain’t ain’t good bye; this is just (Gm7)where love goes

when words aren’t warm e nough

to keep a way the cold.

Oh, no, this ain’t good bye; it’s not (Gm7)where our sto ry ends.

But I know you can’t be mine,

not the (Gm7)way you’ve al ways been.

As (Dm7)long as (C)we’ve got time,

then this ain’t good bye.

Oh, no, this ain’t good bye.

this ain’t good bye.

Oh, no, this ain’t good bye.

Oh, oh.

Oh, no, this ain’t good bye.

No no no, no no no.

No no no no no no no.

No no no, this ain’t good bye.

(F5)You and I were friends from out er space,

a fraid to let go; the on ly two who un der stood this place.

And as (Bbsus2)far as we know,

this ain’t good bye.

Oh no, this ain’t good bye.

This ain’t good bye;

oh no, this ain’t good bye.

This ain’t good bye; Oh no, I’m sing ing: No no no, no no no.

No no no no no no no.

No no no, don’t say good bye.

This Ain't Goodbye by Train — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “This Ain't Goodbye by Train 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 Bb at 80 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 "This Ain't 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 "This Ain't 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 "This Ain't Goodbye" use?
Just 12 chords: Bb, Bbmaj9, Bbsus2, C, C7, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Train songs work for kids?
Try "BRUISES", "PLAY THAT SONG", "IF IT'S LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.