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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" by Cole Porter as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 100 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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