Now playing

Saying Goodbye

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

C#minor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/38

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 38Position: 4

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

New Years Day
Saying Goodbye
My Dear
Key: E  
Tuning: Standard EADGBe
Chords used:
 C#m-   x46654
 A-     x02220
E -     022100
 B-     x24442
G#/ C-  365xxx
F#/ Bb- x143xx
G#m -   466444
G#  -   466544
 Am-    x02210
Intro:                                               C#m                B  
 G#/C  
e|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|-------------|
B|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|-------------|
G|-----------6-5-4-3-2-|---------------------|-----------1-0-------|-------------|
D|---------6-----------|---------6-6-5-4-3-2-|---------4-----4-3-2-|---2-1-0-----| x2
A|-4-4-4-4-------------|-4-4-4-4-------------|-2-2-2-2-------------|-2-------4-3-|
E|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|-------------|
          C#X                     C#Y
Verse 1:
  C#mI've got this funny feeling
                                    C#X
that I just don't, don't belong here
                      G#/C  
and your eyes make it clear
                     C#m  G#/C  
  You're just like a chameleon
you Bchange your skin
    F#/       Bb  A  
for anyone that has the time
   G#/     C  C#m  
to give you there's
Bbut C#mI don't really Bcare
Chorus 1:
This is me Esaying goodbye
but not just G#mfor tonightG#  
this is the Afinal exit
I should have made so Amlong ago
Why Bdid I wait?
(Repeat Intro)
Verse 2:
  C#mI've got this funny feeling
                                    C#X
that I just don't, don't belong here
                           G#/C  
yeah, your eyes make it so clear
               C#m  G#/C  
you only have the time
when you're bored
I'm Bnot being selfish
    F#/Bb  
I'm just being ignored
               A  G#/C  
You're making a scene, yeah
C#mbut Bthe C#mscene's not making Bme
(Repeat Chorus 1 twice)
Bridge:
C#m-           B  A  
      Why do we wait
                B  G#/C  
when it makes no difference
C#m-                B  A  
     all the same mistakes
        B  G#/  C  E(hold)
over and over again?
(Repeat Chorus 1 twice)
Chorus 2:
This is me Esaying goodbye
but not just G#mfor tonightG#  
and if you Areally want to make this right
                    Am                       B  E(all the way)
you'll do something before the clock strikes

All chords in this song (10)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Saying Goodbye

by New Years Day

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

G#m

New Years Day

Saying Goodbye

My Dear

Key:

Tuning: Standard EADGBe

Chords used:

C#m

- x46654

- x02220

E - 022100

- x24442

G# C

/ - 365xxx

F# Bb

/ - x143xx

G#m - 466444

G# - 466544

- x02210

C#m B

Intro:

G# C

e|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|-------------|

B|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|-------------|

G|-----------6-5-4-3-2-|---------------------|-----------1-0-------|-------------|

D|---------6-----------|---------6-6-5-4-3-2-|---------4-----4-3-2-|---2-1-0-----| x2

A|-4-4-4-4-------------|-4-4-4-4-------------|-2-2-2-2-------------|-2-------4-3-|

E|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|-------------|

C#X C#Y

Verse 1:

C#m

I've got this funny feeling

C#X

that I just don't, don't belong here

G# C

and your eyes make it clear

C#m G# C

You're just like a chameleon

you change your skin

F# Bb A

for anyone that has the time

G# C C#m

to give you there's

B C#m B

but I don't really care

Chorus 1:

This is me saying goodbye

G#m G#

but not just for tonight

this is the final exit

I should have made so long ago

Why did I wait?

(Repeat Intro)

Verse 2:

C#m

I've got this funny feeling

C#X

that I just don't, don't belong here

G# C

yeah, your eyes make it so clear

C#m G# C

you only have the time

when you're bored

I'm not being selfish

F# Bb

I'm just being ignored

A G# C

You're making a scene, yeah

C#m B C#m B

but the scene's not making me

(Repeat Chorus 1 twice)

Bridge:

C#m B A

Why do we wait

B G# C

when it makes no difference

C#m B A

all the same mistakes

B G# C E

/ (hold)

over and over again?

(Repeat Chorus 1 twice)

Chorus 2:

This is me saying goodbye

G#m G#

but not just for tonight

and if you really want to make this right

Am B E

(all the way)

you'll do something before the clock strikes

About Saying Goodbye Chords by New Years Day

Learn how to play Saying Goodbye by New Years Day with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Saying Goodbye chords”, “Saying Goodbye guitar chords”, or “New Years Day Saying 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 Saying Goodbye chords and for experienced players who want accurate Saying Goodbye lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, C#m, A, B, G#, C.

FAQ — Saying Goodbye by New Years Day

How do I play "Saying Goodbye" by New Years Day on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Saying Goodbye" by New Years Day on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Saying Goodbye" by New Years Day free?

Yes. The chords for "Saying Goodbye" by New Years Day are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Saying Goodbye" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Saying Goodbye" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Saying Goodbye"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Saying Goodbye" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Saying Goodbye" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Saying Goodbye" by New Years Day with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by New Years Day below.

What key is "Saying Goodbye" in?

The chords for "Saying Goodbye" show the original chord names (including E, C#m, A, B, G#, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.