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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"This Is Not Goodbye" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 70 BPM.
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About “This Is Not Goodbye”
- Where are the chord symbols for "This Is Not Goodbye" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "This Is Not Goodbye" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "This Is Not Goodbye" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "This Is Not Goodbye" is in the key of E at 70 BPM.
- What chords are in "This Is Not Goodbye"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.