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Hey Thats No Way To Say Goodbye

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Hey That's No Way To Say Goodbye chords (best for finger picking)
Capo I *
E
I Aloved you in the morning, our kisses deep and warm,
your F#mhair upon the pillow like a sleepy golden storm,
yes, Dmany loved before us, I know that we are not new,
in Acity and in forest they smiled like me and you,
but F#mnow it's come to distances and both of us must try,
your Deyes are soft with sorrow,
EHey, that's no way to say good AbyEe.
I'm not Alooking for another as I wander in my time,
F#mwalk me to the corner, our steps will always rhyme
Dyou know my love goes with you as your love stays with me,
it's Ajust the way it changes, like the shoreline and the sea,
but F#mlet's not talk of love or chains and things we can't untie,
your Deyes are soft with sorrow,
EHey, that's no way to say good AbyEe.
I Aloved you in the morning, our kisses deep and warm,
your F#mhair upon the pillow like a sleepy golden storm,
yes, Dmany loved before us, I know that we are not new,
in Acity and in forest they smiled like me and you,
but F#mlet's not talk of love or chains and things we can't untie,
your Deyes are soft with sorrow,
EHey, that's no way to say good AbyEe.
E
Capo III
   E= D  
   A= G  
 F#m= Em  
   D= C  

All chords in this song (7)

The story behind the song

This song emerges from the world of Leonard Cohen, a Canadian songwriter, poet, and novelist whose work often explores themes of faith and mortality, isolation and depression, and especially sexual and romantic love, desire, regret, and loss. He began his music career in 1966, following a period focused on poetry and novels. Playing this song can evoke the bittersweet ache of a parting that feels incomplete or unresolved.

AI-written from these sources:Leonard Cohen — Wikipedia ↗

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Hey Thats No Way To Say Goodbye

by Leonard Cohen

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F#m

Hey That's No Way To Say Goodbye chords (best for finger picking)

Capo I *

I loved you in the morning, our kisses deep and warm,

F#m

your hair upon the pillow like a sleepy golden storm,

yes, many loved before us, I know that we are not new,

in city and in forest they smiled like me and you,

F#m

but now it's come to distances and both of us must try,

your eyes are soft with sorrow,

E A E

Hey, that's no way to say good bye.

I'm not looking for another as I wander in my time,

F#m

walk me to the corner, our steps will always rhyme

you know my love goes with you as your love stays with me,

it's just the way it changes, like the shoreline and the sea,

F#m

but let's not talk of love or chains and things we can't untie,

your eyes are soft with sorrow,

E A E

Hey, that's no way to say good bye.

I loved you in the morning, our kisses deep and warm,

F#m

your hair upon the pillow like a sleepy golden storm,

yes, many loved before us, I know that we are not new,

in city and in forest they smiled like me and you,

F#m

but let's not talk of love or chains and things we can't untie,

your eyes are soft with sorrow,

E A E

Hey, that's no way to say good bye.

Capo III

E D

A G

F#m Em

D C

About Hey Thats No Way To Say Goodbye Chords by Leonard Cohen

Learn how to play Hey Thats No Way To Say Goodbye by Leonard Cohen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hey Thats No Way To Say Goodbye chords”, “Hey Thats No Way To Say Goodbye guitar chords”, or “Leonard Cohen Hey Thats No Way To Say Goodbye chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Hey Thats No Way To Say Goodbye chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hey Thats No Way To Say Goodbye lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, F#m, D, G, Em.

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The chords for "Hey Thats No Way To Say Goodbye" show the original chord names (including E, A, F#m, D, G, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.