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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Hey, That's No Way To Say 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 C, 70 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 “Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye”
- Can I play "Hey, That's No Way To Say 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 "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye" by Leonard Cohen played in?
- Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye 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 "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye"?
- The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hey, That's No Way To Say 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 "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye"?
- "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye" was originally performed by Leonard Cohen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Leonard Cohen can I play here?
- Try "A THOUSAND KISSES DEEP", "BIRD ON THE WIRE", "HALLELUJAH". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Hey, That's No Way To Say 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. "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Hey, That's No Way To Say 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 "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.