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It was an (Ab)ear ly morn ing (Bb)yes ter day,
I was up be fore the dawn.
And I real ly have en (Bb)joyed my stay,
but I must be mov in’ on.
Like a (Ab7)king with out a cas tle, like a (Fm7)queen with out a throne,
I’m an (Db)ear ly morn in’ lov er and I (Bbm)must be mov in’ on.
Now (Ab)I be lieve in (Bb)what you say
is the un dis pu ted truth.
But I have to have things (Bb)my own way
just to keep me in my youth.
Like a (Ab7)ship with out an an chor, like a (Fm7)slave with out a chain, just the (Db)thought of those sweet la dies sends a (Bbm)must be mov in’ on.
Now (Bbm)shiv er through my veins.
And (Ab)I will go on shin ing, (Ab7)shin in’ like brand new.
I’ll (Db)nev er look be hind me, my (Bbm)trou bles will be few.
Good bye stran ger, it’s been nice.
Hope you’ll find your par a (Eb)dise.
Tried to see your point of view,
hope your dreams will all come (Eb)true.
Good bye Mar it’s y, for me.
good bye Jane.
Just give me mo Will we ev and er me free.
meet a gain?
And the land and the o Feel no sor row, a way, feel no shame.
is the life I’ve cho Come to mor row, ’ry day.
feel no pain.
And sweet de vo Good bye Mar it’s y, for me.
good bye Jane.
Just give me mo Will we ev and er me free.
meet a gain?
And the land and the o Feel no sor row, a way, feel no shame.
is the life I’ve cho Come to mor row, ’ry day.
feel no pain.
And sweet de vo feel no pain.
So good bye Mar Good bye Mar y, bye Jane.
good bye Jane.
Will we ev Will we ev er a gain?
meet a gain?
Now feel no pain.
And sweet de vo Good bye Mar it’s y, for me.
good bye Jane.
Just give me mo Will we ev and er me free.
meet a gain?
And the land and the o Feel no sor row, a way, feel no shame.
is the life I’ve cho Come to mor row, ’ry day.
must feel no pain.
And now I’m leav tion bye Mar it’s not to go, good bye Jane.
Just hit the road, tion we I’ll and set once a meet a gain?
And the Oh yes I’m leav cean, no sor far to go, feel no shame.
is the got to go.
sen to mor ev sor ry must tell no pain.
And Good I’m leav Mar Good bye Mar y, bye Jane.
good bye Jane.
Will we ev Will we ev er a gain?
meet a gain?
Goodbye Stranger — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Goodbye Stranger" by Supertramp in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Db. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 100 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 Stranger”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Goodbye Stranger"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Db. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Goodbye Stranger" by Supertramp played in?
- Goodbye Stranger is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Goodbye Stranger"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Goodbye Stranger" 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 Stranger"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Goodbye Stranger"?
- "Goodbye Stranger" was originally performed by Supertramp. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Goodbye Stranger"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: Ab, Ab7, Ab9, Abaug, Abm7, Bb, Bbm, C, +6 more.
- What other songs by Supertramp can I play here?
- Try "DREAMER", "MY KIND OF LADY", "RUDY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Goodbye Stranger" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Db, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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