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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Goodbye To Love" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Goodbye To Love" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Goodbye To Love" is in C.
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.
Does "Goodbye To Love" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Goodbye To Love" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "Goodbye To Love"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.