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Did I dis ap point you or let you down?
Should I be feel ing guilt y or let the judg es frown?
’Cause I saw the end
be (C#m)fore we’d be gun.
Yes, I (G#m)saw you were blind ed and I (A)knew I had won.
So I (E)took what’s mine
by e (C#m)ter nal right.
Took your soul out in to the night.
It may be o ver but it (C#m)won’t stop there.
I am (G#m)here for you if you’d (A)on ly care.
You (E)touched my heart.
You touched my soul.
You (C#m)changed my life and all my goals.
And (A)love is blind but that I knew when my heart was blind ed by you.
I’ve (E)kissed your lips and held your head.
(C#m)Shared your dreams and shared your bed.
I (G#m)know you well.
I know your smell.
I’ve been ad dict ed to you.
Good bye my lov er.
Good bye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one (B)for me.
Good bye my lov er.
Good bye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.
I am a dream er
and when I wake
you can’t break my spir it.
It’s my dreams you take.
And as you move on,
re mem ber me.
Re mem ber us and all we used to be.
I’ve (E)seen you cry.
I’ve seen you smile.
I’ve (C#m)watched you sleep ing for a while.
I’d (A)be the fa ther of your child.
I’d spend a life time with you.
I (E)know your fears and you know mine.
We’ve (C#m)had our doubts but now we’re fine.
And I love you, I swear that’s true.
I can not live with out (E)you.
Good bye my lov er.
And I still
(B)hold your hand in mine,
in mine when I’m a sleep.
And I will
(C#m)bear my soul in time
when I’m (A)kneel ing at your feet.
Good bye my lov er.
Good bye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.
Good bye my lov er.
Good bye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.
I’m so hol low, ba by.
I’m so hol low.
I’m so, I’m so, I’m so (B)hol low.
I’m so hol low, ba by.
I’m so hol low.
I’m so, I’m so, I’m so (B)hol low.
Goodbye My Lover — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Goodbye My Lover" by James Blunt: 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 E, 95 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 My Lover”
- What key is "Goodbye My Lover" by James Blunt played in?
- Goodbye My Lover is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Goodbye My Lover"?
- The arrangement plays at 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Goodbye My Lover" 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 My Lover"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Goodbye My Lover"?
- "Goodbye My Lover" was originally performed by James Blunt. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Goodbye My Lover"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, B, C#m, E, G#m.
- What other songs by James Blunt can I play here?
- Try "HIGH", "YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL", "BEST LAID PLANS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Goodbye My Lover" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Goodbye My Lover" by James Blunt. 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 "Goodbye My Lover" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Goodbye My Lover" 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.