Say Goodbye

by Chris Brown
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Lyrics

Lis ten: (Am)Ba by, come here and sit (G)down; let’s talk.

I (Dm)got a lot to say, so I (C)guess I’ll start by say ing that I (G)love you, but you know this (Dm)thing ain’t been no (E)walk in the park for us.

I swear it ’ll (G)on ly take a min ute.

(Fm)You’ll un der stand when I’m (C)fin ished, yeah.

And I don’t wan na see you cry, but (G)I don’t wan na be the one to tell you a lie, so...

how do you let it (G)go when you you just don’t (C)know what’s on the oth er side of the (G)door when you’re (Dm)walk in’ out?

(E)(Talk a bout (G)it.) ev ’ry thing I tried to re what I’m try’n’ to (Fm)say just went (C)out’ my head.

So I’m a do the best I can to get you to un der stand, ’cause I (G)know...

er a right time to (Dm)say good bye, but I got ta make the (Am)first move, ’cause if I (G)don’t, you’re gon na start (Dm)hat in’ me.

’Cause I real ly don’t (Am)feel the way I once (G)felt a bout you.

Girl, it’s not (C)you, it’s me; I kind a got ta fig ure out what I need.

Oh, there’s (Am)nev er a right time to (Dm)say good bye, but we know that we got ta go our sep ’rate (Dm)ways.

And I know it’s (G)hard, but I got ta (Fm)do it, and it’s (C)kill in’ me, ’cause there’s (F)nev er a right time, (G)right time to say good (G)bye.) But now your heart is break ing.

And a (C)thou sand times I (Am)(found my self ask in’ (G)why?

why?) (Dm)Why am I tak in’ so (E)long to say this?

But, trust me, (G)girl, I nev er meant to crush your (C)world, and I nev er thought I would see the day we’d grow a (G)part.

And I wan na know, (CN.C.)bye.) ten to your heart; girl, you know we should be a part.

Ba by, I, I just can’t do it, I, I just can’t do it.

Lis ten to your heart; girl, you know we should be a part.

Ba by, I, I just can’t do it, and some times, it makes me wan na cry.

(Ooh, ooh, ooh, (Dm)ooh, ooh, (C)ooh, ooh.

Ooh, (G)ooh, ooh, (E)ooh, ooh, Can’t you ooh, me ooh.

in’?

Ooh, ooh, Oh.

(C)ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.

(F)oh.

Ooh, ooh.

There’s (G)nev er a right There’s (G)time.

er a right time to (Dm)say good bye, but I got ta make the (Am)first move, ’cause if I (G)don’t, you’re gon na start (Dm)hat in’ me.

’Cause I real ly don’t (Am)feel the way I once (G)felt a bout you.

Girl, it’s not (C)you, it’s me; I kind a got ta fig ure out what I need.

Oh, there’s (Am)nev er a right time to (Dm)say good bye, but we know that we got ta go our sep ’rate (Dm)ways.

And I know it’s (G)hard, but I got ta (Fm)do it, and it’s (C)kill in’ me, ’cause there’s (F)nev er a right time, (G)right time to say good (There’s (G)bye.

er a right time to (Dm)say good bye,) but I got ta make the (Am)first move, ’cause if I (G)don’t, you’re gon na start (Dm)hat in’ me.

’Cause I real ly don’t (Am)feel the way I once (G)felt a bout you.

Girl, it’s not (C)you, it’s me; I kind a got ta fig ure out what I need.

Oh, there’s (Am)nev er a right time to (Dm)say good bye, but we know that we got ta go our sep ’rate (Dm)ways.

And I know it’s (G)hard, but I got ta (Fm)do it, and it’s (C)kill in’ me, ’cause there’s (F)nev er a right time, (G)right time to say good (There’s (G)nev er a right time to (G)right time to say...

Say Goodbye — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Say Goodbye" by Chris Brown: 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 A, 120 BPM.

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

About “Say Goodbye”

What key is "Say Goodbye" by Chris Brown played in?
Say Goodbye is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Say Goodbye"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "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 "Say Goodbye"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Say Goodbye"?
"Say Goodbye" was originally performed by Chris Brown. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Say Goodbye"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, Dm, E, F, Fm, G.
What other songs by Chris Brown can I play here?
Try "TAKE YOU DOWN", "YO (EXCUSE ME MISS)", "WITH YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Say Goodbye" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Say Goodbye" by Chris Brown. 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 "Say Goodbye" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 "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.