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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Last Goodbye" by Jeff Buckley as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 88 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Last Goodbye" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, 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 "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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Last 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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