Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye

by Leonard Cohen
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Lyrics

I (C)loved you in the morn ing, our kiss es deep and warm,

your (Am)hair up on the pil low like a sleep y gold en storm.

Yes, man y loved be fore us, I know that we are not new.

In (C)cit y and in for est, they smiled like me and you.

But (Am)now it’s come to dis tanc es and both of us must try.

Your (F)eyes are soft with sor row.

Hey, that’s

no way

to say

good (G)bye.

I’m not (C)loved you in the morn ing, our kiss es deep and warm,

your (Am)hair up on the pil low like a sleep y gold en storm.

Yes, man y loved be fore us, I know that we are not new.

In (C)cit y and in for est, they smiled like me and you.

But (Am)now it’s come to dis tanc es and both of us must try.

Your (F)eyes are soft with sor row.

Hey, that’s

no way

to say

good (G)bye.

I’m I

Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye by Leonard Cohen

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye”

What key is "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye" in?
"Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye" by Leonard Cohen is in the key of C with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Leonard Cohen can I play here?
Try "A THOUSAND KISSES DEEP", "BIRD ON THE WIRE", "HALLELUJAH". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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