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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye" by Leonard Cohen: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye" by Leonard Cohen. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.