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.

This Is Not Goodbye — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "This Is Not Goodbye" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you 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.

Lyrics

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: E
Tempo: 70 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Melissa Etheridge

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How to Play "This Is Not Goodbye" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.