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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "This Is Not Goodbye" by Melissa Etheridge: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "This Is Not Goodbye" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "This Is Not Goodbye" by Melissa Etheridge. 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 "This Is Not Goodbye" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "This Is Not 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.