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Goodbye Stranger

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[Intro]
(Vintage Electric Piano – 120 bpm)
Ab     Ab     Ab     Ab
[Verse 1]
  AbIt was an early morning Abdim7yesterday.
  Db/AbI was up before the dawnAb.
  AbAnd I really have     enAbdim7joyed my stay.
 Db/AbBut I must be moving on.Ab  
[Bridge 1]
(+Electric Guitar +Bass +Drums)
Like a Ab7/Gbking without a castle.
Like a Fm7queen without a throne.
I'm an Dbearly morning lover.
And I  Bbm7must be moving on.
[Verse 2]
Ab(EP + Light Drums)Ab  
  AbNow I believe in       wAbdim7hat you say,
  Db/AbIs the undisputed truth.Ab  
AbBut I have to have things Abdim7my own way,
  Db/AbTo keep me in my youth.Ab  
[Bridge 2]
(+E Guitar +Bass +Organ)
Like a Ab7/Gbship without an anchor.
Like a Fm7slave without a chain.
Just thDbe thought of those sweet ladies,
Sends a Bbm7shiver through my veins.
   And AbI will go on shining.
       Ab7/GbShining like brand new.
  I'll Dbnever look behind me.
    My Bbm7troubles will be few.
[Chorus 1]
(EP + Light Drums)
|      Ab|     Ab+|   Fm/Ab|  Bbm  Eb7|
(+E Guitar)
|      Ab|  Ab7/Gb|      Db|  Bbm  Eb7|
(+Bass)
  AbGoodbye stranger      Ab7/Gbit's been nice.
  DbHope you find your    BbmparaEb7dise.
  AbTried to see your     Ab7/Gbpoint of view.
  DbHope your dreams will Bbmall come Eb7true.
  AbGoodbye Mary,         Ab7/Gbgoodbye Jane.
  DbWill we ever          Bbmmeet aEb7gain?
  AbFeel no sorrow,       Ab7/Gbfeel no shame.
  DbCome tomorrow,        Bbmfeel no Eb7pain.
 Now sweet deAbvotion   is not for Ab7/Gbme.
              Goodbye Mary,       Goodbye Jane.
Just give me Dbmotion    to set me Bbmfree.Eb7  
              Will we ever        meet again?
In the land and the Abocean           far aAb7/Gbway,
                     Feel no sorrow,      feel no shame.
 It's the life I've Dbchosen,        every Bbmday.Eb7  
                     Come tomorrow,       feel no pain.
 So, goodbye AbMary,       goodbye Ab+/CJane.
              Goodbye Mary,       Goodbye Jane.
     Will we Fmever          meet aAb7/Gbgain?
              Will we ever        meet again?
[Verse 3]
Ab(EP + Light Drums +E GuitaAbr)
  AbNow some they do and    Abdim7some they don't,
  Db/AbAnd some you just can't Abtell.
  AbAnd some they will and  Abdim7some they won't.
  Db/AbFor some it's just as   Abwell.
[Bridge 3]
(+Bass +Organ)
You can Ab7/Gblaugh at my behaviour.
That'll Fm7never bother me.
Say the DbDevil is my saviour.
    But Bbm7I don't pay no heed.
   And AbI will go on shining.
       Ab7/GbShining like brand new.
  I'll Dbnever look behind me.
    My Bbm7troubles will be few.
[Chorus 2]
(EP +Whistling)
|      Ab|     Ab+|   Fm/Ab|  Bbm  Eb7|
(+E Guitar)
|      Ab|  Ab7/Gb|      Db|  Bbm  Eb7|
(+Bass)
  AbGoodbye stranger      Ab7/Gbit's been nice.
  DbHope you find your    BbmparaEb7dise.
  AbTried to see your     Ab7/Gbpoint of view.
  DbHope your dreams will Bbmall come Eb7true.
  AbGoodbye Mary,         Ab7/Gbgoodbye Jane.
  DbWill we ever          Bbmmeet aEb7gain?
  AbFeel no sorrow,       Ab7/Gbfeel no shame.
  DbCome tomorrow,        Bbmfeel no Eb7pain.
 Now sweet deAbvotion   is not for Ab7/Gbme.
              Goodbye Mary,       Goodbye Jane.
Just give me Dbmotion    to set me Bbmfree.Eb7  
              Will we ever        meet again?
In the land and the Abocean           far aAb7/Gbway,
                     Feel no sorrow,      feel no shame.
 It's the life I've Dbchosen,        every Bbmday.Eb7  
                     Come tomorrow,       feel no pain.
 So, now I'm Ableavin',     got to Ab7/Gbgo.
              Goodbye Mary,       Goodbye Jane.
     Hit the Dbroad,          I'll Bbmsay it once aEb7gain.
              Will we ever        meet again?
Oh, yes, I'm Ableaving, I've got to Ab7/Gbgo.
              Feel no sorrow,      feel no shame.
      Got to Dbgo,              I'm Bbmsorry I have to Eb7tell you.
              Come tomorrow,       feel no pain.
 So, goodbye AbMary,       goodbye Ab+/CJane.
              Goodbye Mary,       Goodbye Jane.
     Will we Fmever          meet aAb7/Gbgain?
              Will we ever        meet again?
[Outro]
Ab7/Gb     Ab7#9
(Instrumental – accel. to 135 bpm)
Ab7#9Repeat x8 tAb7#9o fadeDb11  Db11  

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The story behind the song

"Goodbye Stranger" captures the optimistic spirit of a drifter, looking back at an "early morning yesterday" and wishing well for the future. Written by Rick Davies for Supertramp's 1979 album Breakfast in America, the song carries a hopeful message for dreams to all come true, even as one moves on. It plays like a fond farewell, embracing the journey ahead while cherishing youthful memories.

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Goodbye Stranger

by Supertramp

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Abdim7

Db/Ab

Ab7/Gb

Fm7

Bbm7

Ab+

Fm/Ab

Bbm

Eb7

Ab+/C

Ab7#9

Db11

[Intro]

(Vintage Electric Piano – 120 bpm)

Ab Ab Ab Ab

[Verse 1]

Ab Abdim7

It was an early morning yesterday.

Db/Ab Ab

I was up before the dawn.

Ab Abdim7

And I really have enjoyed my stay.

Db/Ab Ab

But I must be moving on.

[Bridge 1]

(+Electric Guitar +Bass +Drums)

Ab7/Gb

Like a king without a castle.

Fm7

Like a queen without a throne.

I'm an early morning lover.

Bbm7

And I must be moving on.

[Verse 2]

Ab Ab

(EP + Light Drums)

Ab Abdim7

Now I believe in what you say,

Db/Ab Ab

Is the undisputed truth.

Ab Abdim7

But I have to have things my own way,

Db/Ab Ab

To keep me in my youth.

[Bridge 2]

(+E Guitar +Bass +Organ)

Ab7/Gb

Like a ship without an anchor.

Fm7

Like a slave without a chain.

Just the thought of those sweet ladies,

Bbm7

Sends a shiver through my veins.

And I will go on shining.

Ab7/Gb

Shining like brand new.

I'll never look behind me.

Bbm7

My troubles will be few.

[Chorus 1]

(EP + Light Drums)

Ab Ab+ Fm/Ab Bbm Eb7

| | | | |

(+E Guitar)

Ab Ab7/Gb Db Bbm Eb7

| | | | |

(+Bass)

Ab Ab7/Gb

Goodbye stranger it's been nice.

Db Bbm Eb7

Hope you find your paradise.

Ab Ab7/Gb

Tried to see your point of view.

Db Bbm Eb7

Hope your dreams will all come true.

Ab Ab7/Gb

Goodbye Mary, goodbye Jane.

Db Bbm Eb7

Will we ever meet again?

Ab Ab7/Gb

Feel no sorrow, feel no shame.

Db Bbm Eb7

Come tomorrow, feel no pain.

Ab Ab7/Gb

Now sweet devotion is not for me.

Goodbye Mary, Goodbye Jane.

Db Bbm Eb7

Just give me motion to set me free.

Will we ever meet again?

Ab Ab7/Gb

In the land and the ocean far away,

Feel no sorrow, feel no shame.

Db Bbm Eb7

It's the life I've chosen, every day.

Come tomorrow, feel no pain.

Ab Ab+/C

So, goodbye Mary, goodbye Jane.

Goodbye Mary, Goodbye Jane.

Fm Ab7/Gb

Will we ever meet again?

[Verse 3]

Ab Ab

(EP + Light Drums +E Guitar)

Ab Abdim7

Now some they do and some they don't,

Db/Ab Ab

And some you just can't tell.

Ab Abdim7

And some they will and some they won't.

Db/Ab Ab

For some it's just as well.

[Bridge 3]

(+Bass +Organ)

Ab7/Gb

You can laugh at my behaviour.

Fm7

That'll never bother me.

Say the Devil is my saviour.

Bbm7

But I don't pay no heed.

And I will go on shining.

Ab7/Gb

Shining like brand new.

I'll never look behind me.

Bbm7

My troubles will be few.

[Chorus 2]

(EP +Whistling)

Ab Ab+ Fm/Ab Bbm Eb7

| | | | |

(+E Guitar)

Ab Ab7/Gb Db Bbm Eb7

| | | | |

(+Bass)

Ab Ab7/Gb

Goodbye stranger it's been nice.

Db Bbm Eb7

Hope you find your paradise.

Ab Ab7/Gb

Tried to see your point of view.

Db Bbm Eb7

Hope your dreams will all come true.

Ab Ab7/Gb

Goodbye Mary, goodbye Jane.

Db Bbm Eb7

Will we ever meet again?

Ab Ab7/Gb

Feel no sorrow, feel no shame.

Db Bbm Eb7

Come tomorrow, feel no pain.

Ab Ab7/Gb

Now sweet devotion is not for me.

Goodbye Mary, Goodbye Jane.

Db Bbm Eb7

Just give me motion to set me free.

Will we ever meet again?

Ab Ab7/Gb

In the land and the ocean far away,

Feel no sorrow, feel no shame.

Db Bbm Eb7

It's the life I've chosen, every day.

Come tomorrow, feel no pain.

Ab Ab7/Gb

So, now I'm leavin', got to go.

Goodbye Mary, Goodbye Jane.

Db Bbm Eb7

Hit the road, I'll say it once again.

Will we ever meet again?

Ab Ab7/Gb

Oh, yes, I'm leaving, I've got to go.

Feel no sorrow, feel no shame.

Db Bbm Eb7

Got to go, I'm sorry I have to tell you.

Come tomorrow, feel no pain.

Ab Ab+/C

So, goodbye Mary, goodbye Jane.

Goodbye Mary, Goodbye Jane.

Fm Ab7/Gb

Will we ever meet again?

[Outro]

Ab7/Gb Ab7#9

(Instrumental – accel. to 135 bpm)

Ab7#9 Ab7#9 Db11 Db11

Repeat x8 to fade

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