Last Goodbye

by Jeff Buckley
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Lyrics

(G)This is our (D6)last good bye,

I hate to (G)feel the love be tween us (Em7)die.

But it’s (G)ov er,

just hear this and then I’ll go.

You (A)gave me more to live for, (Dsus2)more than you’ll (D5)ev er know.

Well, (G)this is our (D6)last em (G)brace,

must I dream and al ways see your (Em7)face?

Why (G)can’t we ov er this wall?

Ba by, (A)may be it is just be cause I did n’t (G)know you at all.

Kiss me, (C)please (G)kiss me,

oh, kiss me (A)out of de sire, (C)babe, and not (G)con so la tion.

(D)Oh, you know it (A)makes me so an (C)gry, ’cause I (G)know that in time,

(A)I’ll on ly make you cry, (this) is our last good bye.

Oh.

Oh.

Ooh,

(A)ooh.

(A)Ooh.

Aah.

Did you (Gmaj7)say “No, this can’t hap pen to me”?

(And) did you (Gmaj7)rush to the phone to call?

Was there a (D)voice un kind

in the (D)back of your mind,

say in’ (Em7)“May hey

be

you did n’t (Cmaj9)know him at all,

you did n’t (G)know him at all, oh ho, you did n’t know?”

Ooh, you did n’t know.

Well, the (G)bells out in (the) (D6)church tow er chime,

burn ing clues in to this (G)heart of mine.

Think in’ (C)so hard

on her (D)soft eyes

and the (C)me mo ry

of her sighs

that it’s all ov

(-er.)

(It’s) ov

er.

Last Goodbye — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Last Goodbye" by Jeff Buckley. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 88 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Last Goodbye

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Last Goodbye" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Last Goodbye".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Last Goodbye" by Jeff Buckley in?
The backing track is in C at 88 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 "Last 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 "Last Goodbye"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Last Goodbye", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Last 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 "Last 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 "Last Goodbye"?
"Last Goodbye" was originally performed by Jeff Buckley. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Jeff Buckley are available?
Other accompaniments by Jeff Buckley: "Dream Brother", "Eternal Life", "Lover, You Should've Come Over". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Last Goodbye" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Last Goodbye" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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