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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye". Key of C, 70 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.