I Could Never Say Goodbye

by Enya
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Lyrics

(D)Night

(A)has

(Bm)gone

with the (G)out

(D)my

(A)tears.

(D)Now I (A)walk

a (Bm)lone;

you’re no (D)long

er

your (A)here.

The I (D)days you turn

to (A)years.

I could (G)nev er (A)say

good (D)bye

to the (G)sad ness (A)in

my (D)eyes.

You (F#)know

(G)you are (A)in

my (D)heart,

but the (G)miles keep (A)us

a (D)part.

(D)Time

(A)moves

(Bm)slow

with the (G)fall

(D)ing

(A)rain.

(D)I still (A)dream

of (Bm)you,

you’re no (D)whis

er

your (A)name.

Will I (D)days you once

a (A)gain?

I could (G)nev er (A)say

good (D)bye

to the (G)sad ness (A)in

my (D)eyes.

You (F#)know

(G)you are (A)in

my (D)heart,

but the (G)miles keep (A)us

a (D)part.

(Bm)part.

I could (G)nev er (A)say

good (D)bye.

I Could Never Say Goodbye β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Could Never Say Goodbye" by Enya: 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 D, 56 BPM.

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

About β€œI Could Never Say Goodbye”

What key is "I Could Never Say Goodbye" by Enya played in?
I Could Never Say Goodbye is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Could Never Say Goodbye"?
The arrangement plays at 56 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Could Never Say Goodbye" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I Could Never Say Goodbye"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Could Never Say Goodbye"?
"I Could Never Say Goodbye" was originally performed by Enya. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Could Never Say Goodbye"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, F#, G.
What other songs by Enya can I play here?
Try "AMARANTINE", "ONLY TIME", "MAY IT BE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "I Could Never Say Goodbye" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "I Could Never Say Goodbye" by Enya. 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 β€” 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 "I Could Never Say Goodbye" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "I Could Never Say Goodbye" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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.