Hello, Goodbye

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

(Gm)You say yes,

(F)I say no.

(C7)You say stop

and (Dm)I say go, go, go.

Oh no.

(C7)You say good bye

and (Bb)I say hel lo,

hel lo, hel (F)lo.

I don’t know (Bb)why you say good (Db)bye.

I say hel (F)lo,

hel lo, hel (F)lo.

I don’t know (Bb)why you say good (Eb)bye, I say hel (F)lo.

(Gm)I say high

(F)you say low,

(C7)you say why

and (Dm)I say I don’t know.

(Dm)Oh,

oh no.

(C7)You say good bye

and (Bb)I say hel lo,

hel lo, hel (F)lo.

I don’t know (Bb)why you say good (Db)bye.

I say hel (F)lo,

hel lo, hel (F)lo.

I don’t know (Bb)why you say good (Eb)bye, I say hel (F)lo.

Why, why, why, (C7)why, why, why do you say good bye, good bye.

(F)lo,

hel lo, hel (F)lo.

I don’t know (Bb)why you say good (Db)bye.

I say hel lo,

hel (F)lo.

Hey la he ba hel lo a,

hey la he ba hel lo a.

Hello, Goodbye — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Hello, Goodbye" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 170 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Hello, Goodbye”

Can I play "Hello, Goodbye" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Hello, Goodbye" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Hello, Goodbye" by The Beatles played in?
Hello, Goodbye is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hello, Goodbye"?
The arrangement plays at 170 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hello, Goodbye" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Hello, Goodbye"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hello, Goodbye"?
"Hello, Goodbye" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Hello, Goodbye"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Hello, Goodbye" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Hello, Goodbye"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hello, Goodbye" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.