Other arrangements of This Is Not Goodbye
Pick a learning view.
Brave ly you let go of my hand.
I can’t speak yet you un der stand.
Where I go now I go a lone.
This path I walk these days (E)of stone.
And the (B7)an gels are (B7sus)call ing.
(E)I must go a way.
(A)Wait for me here.
Si lent ly stay
(E)and don’t ask me why.
(F#m11)On ly be lieve.
(A)this is (Bsus)not good bye.
All of my srength, all my de (F#m11)sires
still can not melt this breath of fire.
I go to meet some kind of test.
Bur y the truth that scars (E)my chest.
And the (F#m11)an gels are call ing and call ing.
(E)I must go a way.
(A)Wait for me here.
Si lent ly stay
(E)and don’t ask me why.
(F#m11)On ly be lieve
(A)this is (Bsus)not good bye.
I (C#m)gath er’d all my cour age.
I (A)shaved off all my fear.
With this (F#m11)ban ner on my shoul der
I hold your es sence
near.
And the (F#m11)an gels are call ing and call ing and call ing.
On
ly be lieve
(A)this is not
(E)good bye.
This Is Not Goodbye — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "This Is Not 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 E, 70 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “This Is Not Goodbye”
- Can I play "This Is Not 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 "This Is Not Goodbye" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "This Is Not Goodbye" by Melissa Etheridge played in?
- This Is Not Goodbye is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "This Is Not Goodbye"?
- The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "This Is Not 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 "This Is Not Goodbye"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "This Is Not Goodbye"?
- "This Is Not Goodbye" was originally performed by Melissa Etheridge. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "This Is Not Goodbye"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, B, B7, Bsus4, C#m, E, Epow, F#min.
- What other songs by Melissa Etheridge can I play here?
- Try "PIECE OF MY HEART", "MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY", "I WANT TO COME OVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "This Is Not 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. "This Is Not Goodbye" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "This Is Not 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 "This Is Not Goodbye" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.