This Is Not Goodbye

by Melissa Etheridge

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Lyrics

Brave ly you let go of my hand.

I can’t speak yet you un der stand.

Where I go now I go a lone.

This path I walk these days (E)of stone.

And the (B7)an gels are (B7sus)call ing.

(E)I must go a way.

(A)Wait for me here.

Si lent ly stay

(E)and don’t ask me why.

(F#m11)On ly be lieve.

(A)this is (Bsus)not good bye.

All of my srength, all my de (F#m11)sires

still can not melt this breath of fire.

I go to meet some kind of test.

Bur y the truth that scars (E)my chest.

And the (F#m11)an gels are call ing and call ing.

(E)I must go a way.

(A)Wait for me here.

Si lent ly stay

(E)and don’t ask me why.

(F#m11)On ly be lieve

(A)this is (Bsus)not good bye.

I (C#m)gath er’d all my cour age.

I (A)shaved off all my fear.

With this (F#m11)ban ner on my shoul der

I hold your es sence

near.

And the (F#m11)an gels are call ing and call ing and call ing.

On

ly be lieve

(A)this is not

(E)good bye.

This Is Not Goodbye by Melissa Etheridge — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “This Is Not Goodbye” by Melissa Etheridge 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 E at 70 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 "This Is Not 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 Is Not 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.