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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Goodbye My Lover" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Goodbye My Lover"?
- 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 "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 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 "Goodbye My Lover". Key of E, 95 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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