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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Goodbye To Love" by Carpenters in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Goodbye To Love" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Goodbye To Love" with hands-separate practice in C at 90 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Goodbye To Love"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Goodbye To Love" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Goodbye To Love"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Goodbye To Love" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.