Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye

by Cole Porter
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Lyrics

We (Eb)love each (Bbm6)oth er so (C7sus)deep ly (C7)that I (Fm)ask (C)you (C7)this, (Fm)sweet (Fm7)heart:

(Eb)Why should we (Eb7)quar rel (Ab)ev er,

(Bbm6)why can’t we (C7)be e nough (Gdim)clev (Fm)er, (Bb7)nev er to (Eb)part?

(Eb)Ev ’ry (Cm)time

we (Cm)say good (Eb)bye

(Cm)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 lit tle (Eb)of 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 (F)fin (Bb7)er,

but how (Eb7)strange the (Ab)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

(Cm)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 lit tle (Eb)of 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 (F)fin (Bb7)er,

but how (Eb7)strange the (Ab)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.

(Abdim7)Ev ’ry sin gle (G)time

(C7)we (F7)say

(Bb7)good (Eb)bye.

Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye — Simple Sheet Music

"Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Ab, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" by Cole Porter played in?
Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye"?
"Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" was originally performed by Cole Porter. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye"?
This arrangement uses 23 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abdim7, Abm, Adim7, Am7, Bb7, Bbm, +15 more.
What other songs by Cole Porter can I play here?
Try "Easy To Love", "Another Op'nin', Another Show", "Anything Goes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye". Key of Ab, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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