Goodbye To Love

by Carpenters
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Goodbye To Love" by Carpenters: 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 C, 90 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Goodbye To Love”

What key is "Goodbye To Love" by Carpenters played in?
Goodbye To Love is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Goodbye To Love"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Goodbye To Love" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Goodbye To Love"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Goodbye To Love"?
"Goodbye To Love" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Goodbye To Love" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Goodbye To Love" by Carpenters. 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 To Love" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 To Love" 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.