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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Goodbye To Love" 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Goodbye To Love"?
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 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 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 To Love". Key of C, 90 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.