INTRO:
C Cmaj7 F C
E -0-3-5---|-0-3-5-----|---------|
B -------3-|-------3-1-|---------|
G ---------|-----------|-0-------|
D ---------|-----------|---2-0---|
A ---------|-----------|-------3-|
E ---------|-----------|---------|
VERSE:
C
Saw it comin' from a mile away
C
Sat a while in the driveway
Fmaj7
Just me, you, and goodbye
F
Countin' down the time
C
Last chance for a memory
So, baby, tell me what it's gonna be
Fmaj7
Cryin' here in the dashboard lights
F
Or headin' inside for one more night
PRE-CHORUS:
Am
I know this is over
G
And it isn't gonna change
F
But if we ain't gonna make it, baby
F C
What you say we make it a good
CHORUS:
C
Goodbye, love me for the last time
Fmaj7
Wrap me in your arms like we never grew apart
C
Come and kiss my lips, take me back to when you were
Fmaj7
All my heart was chasin'
C
If we're gonna say it, make it a good goodbye
VERSE:
C
Tomorrow's gonna be hell on Earth
c
But when it's real that we'll never work
Fmaj7
I know we're just puttin' off the hurt
But right now, I'm missin' when we were
PRE-CHORUS:
Am
All about each other
G
Never thought we'd turn the page
F
But if we ain't gonna make it, baby
Fmaj7 C
What you say we make it a good
CHORUS:
C
Goodbye, love me for the last time
Fmaj7
Wrap me in your arms like we never grew apart
C
Come and kiss my lips, take me back to when you were
Fmaj7
All my heart was chasin'
C
If we're gonna say it, make it a good goodbye
Fmaj7
Let's make it a good goodbye
PRE-CHORUS:
Am
I know this is over
G
And it isn't gonna change
Fmaj7
But if we gotta say it, baby
C
What you say we make it a good
CHORUS:
C
Goodbye, love me for the last time
Fmaj7
Wrap me in your arms like we never grew apart
C
Come and kiss my lips, take me back to when you were
Fmaj7
All my heart was chasin'
C
If we're gonna say it, make it a good goodbye
Fmaj7
Let's make it a good goodbye (Make it a goodbye, baby, oh)
OUTRO:
C
Saw it comin' from a mile away
C
Sat a while in the driveway
F
Me, you, and goodbye
How to play "Good Goodbye" on guitar
[Intro and Verse Chord Progression]
- The song starts with a melodic intro on the C and Cmaj7 chords,
transitioning into an F. Use the tablature provided for the exact
notes and then switch to strumming on C and Fmaj7 for the verses.
- This progression sets a reflective and somewhat melancholic tone,
appropriate for the theme of parting ways.
[Chorus Dynamics]
- The chorus intensifies emotionally with the chords C and Fmaj7.
Increase your strumming intensity to underline the emotional
declaration of the lyrics, which focus on a heartfelt farewell.
- This part of the song should resonate with a strong emotional impact,
reflecting the significance of a final loving goodbye.
[Pre-Chorus]
- The pre-chorus uses Am, G, and F to build tension leading into the
chorus. Maintain a moderate strumming pattern here to bridge the
verse and chorus smoothly.
- This section sets up the chorus, so the transition should be fluid
and escalate into the chorus's emotional peak.
[Outro]
- For the outro, revisit the initial reflective theme using the C and F
chords. This conclusion mirrors the intro and brings the song full
circle, ending on a poignant note.
- Allow the final chords to resonate, providing closure to the song’s
theme of a significant and memorable goodbye.
Common mistakes:
- Not varying the strumming dynamics between the verse, chorus, and pre-chorus.
Ensure that each section has its unique feel to support the storytelling effectively.
- Missing the melodic intro's nuances. Take time to practice the intro's
specific notes to capture the song's emotional setting right from the start.
Song Facts and Artist Bio:
"Good Goodbye" by Ashley Cooke is a touching ballad that explores the
deep emotions involved in a farewell. The song combines melancholic
melodies with heartfelt lyrics, typical of Cooke’s approach to music
that often addresses themes of love, loss, and reflection. Ashley
Cooke's music resonates with listeners for its honest storytelling
and emotive vocal delivery.