What key is "Goodbye To Love" in?

"Goodbye To Love" by Carpenters is in the key of C with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "Goodbye To Love" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Goodbye To Love" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Goodbye To Love" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?

Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I’ll say good (C)bye to love,

(G)no one ev er cared if I should (C)live or (Em)die.

(F)Time and time a (G)gain the chance for (E)love has passed me (Am)by and (F#)all I know of love is how to live with (Em)out it.

I (E)just can’t seem to (F#)find it.

(C)So I’ve made my (Dm7)mind up I must (C)live my life a (Dm7)lone, and (C)tho’ it’s not the (Dm7)eas y way I (C)guess I’ve al ways (Dm7)known I’d say good (C)bye to love,

(G)there are no to mor rows for this (C)heart of (Em)mine.

(F)Sure ly time will (G)lose these bit ter (E)mem ’ries and I’ll (Am)find that (F#)there is some one to be lieve in and to (Em)live for I (E)some thing I could (F#)live for.

(C)All the years of (Dm7)use less search have (C)fi n’lly reached an (Dm7)end.

and (C)Lone li ness and (Dm7)emp ty days will (C)guess I’ve al ways (Dm7)known I’d say good (C)be my on ly (Dm7)friend.

From this (Em7)day love is for (A7)got ten.

I’ll go (D)on as best I (Gsus)can.

(C)for tune as it (Dm7)falls.

(C)There may come a (Dm7)time when I will (C)see that I’ve been (Dm7)wrong, but for (C)now this is my (G)song.

And it’s good (C)bye to love,

(G)I’ll say good (C)bye to love.

Goodbye To Love by Carpenters

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 90 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Goodbye To Love”

What key is "Goodbye To Love" in?: "Goodbye To Love" by Carpenters is in the key of C with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "Goodbye To Love" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Goodbye To Love" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Goodbye To Love" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?: Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.