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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Last 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 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Last 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 "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.
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 "Last Goodbye". Key of D, 88 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.

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