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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Last Goodbye" by Jeff Buckley: 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 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”
- Can I sing "Last Goodbye" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Last 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 C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Last Goodbye" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Last Goodbye" by Jeff Buckley. 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 "Last Goodbye" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Last 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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