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Did I dis ap point you,
or let you down?
Should I be feel ing guil ty,
or let the judg es (B)frown?
’Cause I saw the end
be (C#m)fore we’d be gun,
yes, I (G#m)saw you were blind ed, and I (A)knew I had won.
So I (E)took what’s mine
by e (C#m)ter nal right,
took your soul out in to the night.
It may be ov er, but it (C#m)won’t stop there, I am (G#m)here for you, if you’d (A)on ly care.
You (E)touched my heart, you touched my soul, (C#m)changed my life and all my goals.
And (A)love is blind, and that I knew when my heart was blind ed by you.
I’ve (E)kissed your lips and held your head, shared your dreams and shared your bed.
I (G#m)know you well, I know your smell, I’ve been ad dict ed to you.
Good bye, my lov er.
Good bye, my friend.
You have been the one,
you have been the one (B)for me.
Good bye, my lover.
Good bye, my friend.
You have been the one,
you have been the one (B)for me.
I am a dream er
but when I wake,
you can’t break my spi rit: it’s my dreams you take.
And as you move on,
re mem ber me,
re mem ber us and all we used to be.
I’ve (E)seen you cry, I’ve seen you smile, I’ve (C#m)watched you sleep ing for a while.
I’d (A)be the fath er of your child.
I’d spend a life time with you.
I (E)know your fears and you know mine; we’ve had our doubts, but now we’re fine, and (G#m)I love you, I swear that’s true.
I can not live (B)with out
Good bye, my lov er.
Good bye, my friend.
You have been the one,
you have been the one (B)for me.
Good bye, my lover.
Good bye, my friend.
You have been the one,
you have been the one (B)for me.
And I still
(B)hold your hand in mine,
in mine when I’m a sleep.
And I will
(C#m)bear my soul in time,
when I’m (A)kneel ing at your (B)feet.
I’m so hol low, ba by, I’m so hol low.
I’m so, I’m so, I’m so (E)hol (B)low.
I’m so hol low, ba by, I’m so hol low.
I’m so, I’m so, I’m so (E)hol (B)low.
Goodbye My Lover — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Goodbye My Lover" by James Blunt: 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 E, 94 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Goodbye My Lover”
- Can I sing "Goodbye My Lover" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Goodbye My Lover" 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 E, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Goodbye My Lover" by James Blunt in?
- The backing track is in E at 94 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 "Goodbye My Lover" 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 "Goodbye My Lover"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Goodbye My Lover", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Goodbye My Lover" 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 "Goodbye My Lover"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Goodbye My Lover"?
- "Goodbye My Lover" was originally performed by James Blunt. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by James Blunt are available?
- Other accompaniments by James Blunt: "1973", "Bonfire Heart", "Bonfire Heart". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Goodbye My Lover" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Goodbye My Lover" by James Blunt. 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 "Goodbye My Lover" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Goodbye My Lover" 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.