Last Goodbye

by Jeff Buckley
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(Dsus)This is our last good bye.

(D)I hate to (Bm)feel the love be (A)tween us (Em7)die,

(D)but it’s o ver.

Just hear (D)this and then I’ll (Dmaj7)go.

You (A)gave me more to live for, (G)more than you’ll ev er know.

(D6)Well, (Dsus)this is our last em brace.

Must I dream and al ways (A)see your (G)face?

Why (Em7)can’t we o ver come (A)this (D)wall?

Ba by, (A)may be it’s just be (C)cause I did n’t (G)know you at all.

Kiss me, (C)please (G)kiss me.

(D)Kiss me (A)out of de sire, (C)ba by, no (G)con so la tion.

(D)Oh, you know it (A)makes me so an (C)gry, ’cause I (G)know that in time,

(F#m)I’ll on ly make you cry.

This is our last good bye.

(G)Oh,

did you say, (Bm)“No, this can’t hap (G)pen to me.”

Did you rush (Bm)to the phone to call?

Was there a (D)voice un kind

in the (D)back of your mind

say in’, (Em7)“May

be

you did n’t (Em7)know him at all.

You did n’t (G)know him at all, oh, oh, you did n’t know.”

(D)Well, the bells out in the church tow er chime,

burn in’ (C)clues in to this heart of mine.

Think in’ (C)so hard

on her (D)soft eyes

and the (C)mem o ries

of fer signs

that it’s o ver,

that it’s o

ver.

Last Goodbye — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Last 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 D, 88 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Last Goodbye

Can I play "Last 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 "Last Goodbye" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Last Goodbye" by Jeff Buckley played in?
Last 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 "Last Goodbye"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Last Goodbye" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Last Goodbye"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Last Goodbye"?
"Last Goodbye" was originally performed by Jeff Buckley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Last Goodbye"?
This arrangement uses 16 chords: A, A7, Am, Bb7, Bm, C, C6, D, +8 more.
What other songs by Jeff Buckley can I play here?
Try "Hallelujah", "Dream Brother", "Eternal Life". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Last 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. "Last Goodbye" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Last 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 "Last Goodbye" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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