Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye

by Cole Porter
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Lyrics

We (Eb)love each (Bbm6)oth er so (C7sus4)deep (C7)ly

that I (Fm)ask (C)you (Fm)this, sweet (Bbsus2/4)heart,

(Eb)why should we (Eb7aug)quar rel (Ab)ev er,

(Bbm6)why can’t we (C7)be e nough (Bbm6)clev (Fm)er, (Bb7)nev er to (Eb)part?

(Eb)Ev ’ry (Cm)time

we (Cm)say good (Eb)bye

I (Fm7)die

a lit tle, ev ’ry (Bb7)time

we (Bb7)say good (Eb)bye

I won der (Abm)why

a lit tle, why the (Gbdim7)gods a (F)bove (Bb7)me who (Bbm)must be in the (Ab)know

think so (Abm)lit tle (Gaug)of (Eb)me,

they al (Adim7)low you to (Ebm)go?

(Eb)When you’re (Cm)near

there’s (Cm)such an (Eb)air

(Cm)of (Fm7)spring

a bout it, I can (Bb7)hear

a (Bb7)lark some (Eb)where

be gin to (Ab)sing

a (Abm)bout it, there’s no (Gbdim7)love song (Abm)fin (Bb7)er,

but how (Eb7)strange the (Abmaj7)change from (Abm)ma jor to mi nor, (Eb)ev ’ry (C7)time

we (Ab)say (Bb7)good (Eb)bye.

(Eb)Ev ’ry (Cm)time

we (Cm)say good (Eb)bye

I (Fm7)die

a lit tle, ev ’ry (Bb7)time

we (Bb7)say good (Eb)bye

I won der (Abm)why

a lit tle, why the (Gbdim7)gods a (F)bove (Bb7)me

who (Bbm)must be in the (Ab)know

think so (Abm)lit tle (Gaug)of (Eb)me,

they al (Adim7)low you to (Ebm)go?

(Eb)When you’re (Cm)near

there’s (Cm)such an (Eb)air

(Cm)of (Fm7)spring

a bout it, I can (Bb7)hear

a (Bb7)lark some (Eb)where

be gin to (Ab)sing

a (Abm)bout it, there’s no (Gbdim7)love song (Abm)fin (Bb7)er,

but how (Eb7)strange the (Abmaj7)change from (Abm)ma jor to mi nor, (Eb)ev ’ry (C7)time

we (Ab)say (Bb7)good (Eb)bye.

we (Ab)say (Bb7)good (Cm)bye.

(Adim7)Ev ’ry (Ab6)sin (Abdim7)gle (Bbm)time

we (F7)say

(Bb9)good (Eb)bye.

Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" by Cole Porter: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Ab, 100 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye”

Can I sing "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Ab, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" by Cole Porter in?
The backing track is in Ab at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye"?
"Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" was originally performed by Cole Porter. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Cole Porter are available?
Other accompaniments by Cole Porter: "Don't Fence Me In", "Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)", "Love For Sale". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" by Cole Porter. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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