The Last Goodbye chords
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C G
Lock up the door, throw away the key You’ll get no more love from me
C
Don’t you know my name, won’t always be the same (hammer F)
F C
La dee day
C G
Behind the door, beneath your feet, stepping on a heart that beats
F C
I’m nearly 21, my race has only just begun
G F C
Hang your head and cry, You just said your last goodbye, babe
[Instrumental: C G C F C]
C G
Cue up the band that plays in tune My wedding day is coming soon
C
Do you ever wish you'd stayed with the promise that you made [hammer F]
F C
La dee day
C G
Tell me dear will it trouble your mind - When summer’s come and the river’s dry
F C
And far away you’ll hear a band that’s playing loud and clear
G F C
Hang your head and cry, you just said your last goodbye, babe
[Instrumental: C G C F C]
C G
Let it rain, let it pour Don’t know what I’m waiting for
C
But underneath my bed are the words that you once said,
C F C
Hey babe, mmmm, let’s marry in the summertime
C G
Lock up the door, throw away the key You’ll get no more love from me
F C
When the band is playing on, I’ll be dreaming of a love long gone.
G F C
I’ll hang my head and cry, I just said my last goodbye, babe [Repeat])
[Outtro: G F C]
How to play "The Last Goodbye" by Uncle Earl on guitar
Keys: C, G, F
Verse Structure: This chord pattern is followed by every verse:
G, C, F, C, G, F, C
Verses Example
Lock up the door and toss away the key, says C.
G: "I won't love you anymore"
C: "Won't always be the same, don't you know my name"
F is for "La dee day"
The chorus proceeds in the same manner:
C, G, F; C, G, F; C
Say, for instance, "Hang your head and cry, You just said your last goodbye, babe"
Use the same chord progression in the instrumental as in the verses and chorus.
Rhythmic Pattern
Strumming steadily down to up is the best approach.
Stress the down strums to keep the flow and rhythm.
[Transitions]
- Get comfortable gliding between C, G, and F.
- Give each chord change's timing and clarity your whole attention.
Generally Speaking
Standard tuning.
Tone: The folk style of the song is suited with a clear, acoustic tone.
Practice: Quicken your speed after making sure all changes go smoothly.
Standard Errors
- Quick shifts in chords. Verify seamless changes.
- Random strumming. Stay in a constant beat all through.
Track Information
Uncle Earl's folk tune "The Last Goodbye" has an easy, repetitious chord structure.
Love, loss, and reflection are all told in the lyrics. Uncle Earl is renowned for their
poignant and captivating performances of a harmonic fusion of bluegrass and traditional folk.