Too Good To Say Goodbye

by Bruno Mars

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(C#m7)I’ve made mis (F#m)takes;

(C#m7)I could have (F#m)treat ed you (D)bet ter.

I let (C#m7)you get a (F#m)way;

there goes my (C#m7)hap pi ly ev (F#m)er af ter.

(Em7)Tell (A7)me (Dmaj7)why,

why can’t we (E)try and start a gain?

This can’t be (F#m)how (E)our (Dmaj7)sto (C#m7)ry (Dmaj7)ends.

You’re more than my (E)girl, you’re my best friend.

Tell me you re (F#m)mem (E)ber (Dmaj7)when, (C#m7)ooh, (Bm7)I was your man and you were my girl; it was (D)you and me a gainst the world.

(CN.C.)Ba by, (Dmaj7)ain’t no bod y gon na love me like the way

you do,

and (Em7)you ain’t nev er gon na find a love like mine.

(Em7)Tell (A7)me, what can I do (C#m7)to (Bm7)make (Dmaj7)it (Amaj9)up to you?

’Cause (Em7)what we got’s too good to say good bye,

good bye.

Yeah, (C#m7)I’m still in (F#m)love with you, dar ling;

I know (C#m7)you feel the (F#m)same.

(D)Oh,

what’s the (CN.C.)point of both of us be (F#m)ing bro ken heart ed?

I pray it’s (C#m7)nev er too (F#m)late.

So, (Em7)tell (A7)me

(CN.C.)Oh, (Bm7)(don’t you give up;) girl, won’t you lis ten?

(Amaj9)(Don’t you give up;) it’s you that I’m miss in’.

(Don’t you give Take up.) my hand; I wan na (Amaj9)go, I wan na go...

(...all the way.) If we’re gon na fight, let’s fight for bet ter days.

I know we’re gon na make it.

This is our chance; let’s take it.

Ba (CN.C.)by, (Dmaj7)ain’t no bod y gon na love me like the way

you do,

and (Em7)you ain’t nev er gon na find a love like mine.

(Em7)Tell (A7)me, what can I do (C#m7)to (Bm7)make (Dmaj7)it (Amaj9)up to you?

’Cause (Em7)what we got’s too good to say good bye,

good bye.

Ba by, (CN.C.)ba by, (Dmaj7)ain’t no bod y gon na love me like the way

you do,

and (Em7)you ain’t nev er gon na find a love like mine.

(Em7)Tell (A7)me, what can I do (C#m7)to (Bm7)make (Dmaj7)it (Amaj9)up to you?

’Cause (Em7)what we got’s too good to say good bye,

good bye.

Ba by, (CN.C.)ba by,

Too Good To Say Goodbye by Bruno Mars — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Too Good To Say Goodbye” by Bruno Mars 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 77 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Too Good To 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 "Too Good To 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.