Say Goodbye To Hollywood

by Billy Joel
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Lyrics

Bob by’s driv in’ through the cit y to night through the lights in a hot new for rent (F)a car.

He joins the lov ers in his heav y ma chine, it’s a scene down on Sun set (F)Boul e vard.

Say good bye to Hol (Dm7)ly wood,

say good bye, my ba by;

say good bye to Hol (F6)ly wood,

say good bye, my ba by.

John ny’s tak in’ care of things for a while and his style is so hot new for trou (F)ba dours.

They got him sit ting with his back to the door now he won’t be my fast gun (F)an y more.

Say good bye to Hol (Dm7)ly wood,

say good bye, my ba by;

say good bye to Hol (F6)ly wood,

say good bye, my ba by.

say good bye, my ba by.

Mov in’ on is a chance you (B)take an y time you try (D)to stay

to (G)geth er,

oh

say a word out of line you (B)find that the friends you had (D)are gone

for (G)ev er

for (Dm)ev

(Dm)er.

So by.

y fac es in and out of my life some will last some will just be now and then.

Life is a ser ies of hel los and good byes I’m a fraid it’s time for good bye a gain.

Say good bye to Hol (Dm7)ly wood,

say good bye, my ba by;

say good bye to Hol (F6)ly wood,

say good bye, my ba So man y fac es in and out of my life some will last some will just be now and then.

Life is a ser ies of hel los and good byes I’m a fraid it’s time for good bye a gain.

Say good bye to Hol (Dm7)ly wood,

say good bye, my ba by;

say good bye to Hol (F6)ly wood,

say good bye, my ba

say good bye, my (C)ba by.

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

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Free karaoke for "Say Goodbye To Hollywood" by Billy Joel: 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 C, 132 BPM.

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

About “Say Goodbye To Hollywood”

What key is "Say Goodbye To Hollywood" by Billy Joel played in?
Say Goodbye To Hollywood 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 "Say Goodbye To Hollywood"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Say Goodbye To Hollywood" 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 "Say Goodbye To Hollywood"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Say Goodbye To Hollywood"?
"Say Goodbye To Hollywood" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Say Goodbye To Hollywood"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, B, C, Cmaj7, D, Dm, Dm7, Em, +3 more.
What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Say Goodbye To Hollywood" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Say Goodbye To Hollywood" by Billy Joel. 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 Hollywood" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 To Hollywood" 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.