Now playing

Say Goodbye

Chords

4.84 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Here's my shot at "Say Goodbye" by Sanctus Real, from their "Fight the Tide"
album. The strum pattern is pretty weird, so I'm not bothering with that. 
Their guitar is tuned to D Standard (NOT Drop D), so it won't sound right 
if your guitar is in E Standard tuning. A lot of hammer-ons and pull-offs 
on the D string on the 2nd fret. The chord-change timing varies in the intro
and verses, as well. First half of intro,chord changes happen on about the
first and fourth beats; second half of intro, chord changes happen on first 
and third beats. Listen to the song and I think you'll catch it.
Four harmonic plucks on 5th fret, then:
Intro:    C   Fsus     C  Fsus  
       Am  Fsus  Am  Fsus
Verse 1:
 CSo say goodbye 'cause you'll be lFsuseaving soon
 CI know it's hard, and I'll be mFsusissing you
 AmI know it's time Fsusto say goodbyeC  Fsus  
 CI know the road has wFsusorn you down
 CYou never broke; you always hFsuseld your ground
 AmBut now it's time Fsusto say goodbyeC  
Prechorus:
 FI know we'll meet again, Cbut I wish it'd never end
GYou don't mean to make me cry...but it's Fso hard to say goodbyeC  
Chorus:
Say goodbAmyyy-Gyyy-Cyye; Fsay goodbAmyyy-Gyyy-CyyeF  
Verse 2:
 CAnd though you're gone, I remembeFsusr now
 CThe time we shared; your words still Fsusring out
 AmYou're never far; Fsusyou're in my heartC  
Prechorus:
 FI know we'll meet again, Cbut I wish it'd never end
GYou don't mean to make me cry...but it's Fso hard to say goodbyeC  
Chorus:
Say goodbAmyyy-Gyyy-Cyye; Fsay goodbAmyyy-Gyyy-CyyeF  
Prechorus:
 FI know we'll meet again, Cbut I wish it'd never end
GYou don't mean to make me cry...but it's Fso hard...
End:
 FSomeday we'll meet again, Am'cause that's how the story ends
GIt's so hard to say goodbFye
Say goodbCye 

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 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

Say Goodbye

by Sanctus Real

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Fsus

Here's my shot at "Say Goodbye" by Sanctus Real, from their "Fight the Tide"

album. The strum pattern is pretty weird, so I'm not bothering with that.

Their guitar is tuned to D Standard (NOT Drop D), so it won't sound right

if your guitar is in E Standard tuning. A lot of hammer-ons and pull-offs

on the D string on the 2nd fret. The chord-change timing varies in the intro

and verses, as well. First half of intro,chord changes happen on about the

first and fourth beats; second half of intro, chord changes happen on first

and third beats. Listen to the song and I think you'll catch it.

Four harmonic plucks on 5th fret, then:

C Fsus C Fsus

Intro:

Am Fsus Am Fsus

Verse 1:

C Fsus

So say goodbye 'cause you'll be leaving soon

C Fsus

I know it's hard, and I'll be missing you

Am Fsus C Fsus

I know it's time to say goodbye

C Fsus

I know the road has worn you down

C Fsus

You never broke; you always held your ground

Am Fsus C

But now it's time to say goodbye

Prechorus:

F C

I know we'll meet again, but I wish it'd never end

G F C

You don't mean to make me cry...but it's so hard to say goodbye

Chorus:

Am G C F Am G C F

Say goodbyyy-yyy-yye; say goodbyyy-yyy-yye

Verse 2:

C Fsus

And though you're gone, I remember now

C Fsus

The time we shared; your words still ring out

Am Fsus C

You're never far; you're in my heart

Prechorus:

F C

I know we'll meet again, but I wish it'd never end

G F C

You don't mean to make me cry...but it's so hard to say goodbye

Chorus:

Am G C F Am G C F

Say goodbyyy-yyy-yye; say goodbyyy-yyy-yye

Prechorus:

F C

I know we'll meet again, but I wish it'd never end

G F

You don't mean to make me cry...but it's so hard...

End:

F Am

Someday we'll meet again, 'cause that's how the story ends

G F

It's so hard to say goodbye

Say goodbye

About Say Goodbye Chords by Sanctus Real

Learn how to play Say Goodbye by Sanctus Real with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Say Goodbye chords”, “Say Goodbye guitar chords”, or “Sanctus Real 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 Say Goodbye chords and for experienced players who want accurate Say Goodbye lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, E, A, C, Fsus, Am.

FAQ — Say Goodbye by Sanctus Real

How do I play "Say Goodbye" by Sanctus Real on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Say Goodbye" by Sanctus Real 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 "Say Goodbye" by Sanctus Real free?

Yes. The chords for "Say Goodbye" by Sanctus Real are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

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

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Say Goodbye"?

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

Is "Say Goodbye" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Say Goodbye" by Sanctus Real with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Sanctus Real below.

What key is "Say Goodbye" in?

The chords for "Say Goodbye" show the original chord names (including D, E, A, C, Fsus, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.