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I’ll (Ab9)nev er for get you,
I’ll (G)nev er for get you.
I’ll (Cm)nev er for get how we (A)prom ised one day
to (Cm)love one an oth er for (G7)ev er that way.
We (Fm6)said we’d nev er say
good (C)bye.
But that was long a (Bdim7)go,
now you’ve for got ten, I (C)know.
No use to won der (Bb9)why;
(Bb7)let’s say fare well
with a (Ebmaj7)sigh,
let love (D)die.
But (Ab9)we’ll go on liv ing
our (G)own way of liv ing,
so (Cm)you take the high road and (A)I’ll take the low.
It’s (Cm)time that we part ed, it’s (G7)much bet ter so,
but (Fm6)kiss me as you go.
Good (C)bye.
I’ll (Ab9)nev er for get you,
I’ll (G)nev er for get you.
I’ll (Cm)nev er for get how we (A)prom ised one day
to (Cm)love one an oth er for (G7)ev er that way.
We (Fm6)said we’d nev er say
good (C)bye.
But that was long a (Bdim7)go,
now you’ve for got ten, I (C)know.
No use to won der (Bb9)why;
(Bb7)let’s say fare well
with a (Ebmaj7)sigh,
let love (D)die.
But (Ab9)we’ll go on liv ing
our (G)own way of liv ing,
so (Cm)you take the high road and (A)I’ll take the low.
It’s (Cm)time that we part ed, it’s (G7)much bet ter so,
but (Fm6)kiss me as you go.
Good (C)bye.
I’ll
Goodbye — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Goodbye" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 60 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Goodbye”
- Why does "Goodbye" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Goodbye".
- What key is "Goodbye" by Benny Goodman played in?
- Goodbye is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Goodbye"?
- The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "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 "Goodbye"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Goodbye"?
- "Goodbye" was originally performed by Benny Goodman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Goodbye"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: Ab7, Ab9, Am7, Bb7, Bb9, Bdim7, C, C6, +7 more.
- What other songs by Benny Goodman can I play here?
- Try "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm", "Rose Room", "Sing, Sing, Sing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Goodbye"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Goodbye".
- Can I see all the notes in "Goodbye"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 60 BPM.
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