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Wave Goodbye

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[Intro]
A   D7 C#7 C7     F# G     Bm7
F#m   B A F#m     F#m   B A F#m
[Verse]
A7
Words get tangled on your tongue
        C#7             B7  C#7
And you stumble on your feet
         F#m           B A F#m
When you miss somebody
    A7
And everywhere you think you see them
C#7                  B7  C#7
  Walking down the street
         F#m        A/E  B7
When you miss somebody
         D7
When you miss somebody
D#dim7                    A7      A/G#    F#m  F#m/E
    You tell yourself a hundred thousand times
B7
Nobody ever lives forever
       Dm               E7
So you give it one more try
        Bm7     G7       A
To wave goodbye, wave goodbye
[Bridge]
D7 C#7 C7 F# G  Bm7   F#m   B A F#m   F#m   B A F#m
[Verse]
A7                           C#7
Every hurtful thing you ever said
           B7
Is ringing in your ear
         F#m            B A F#m
When you miss somebody
    A7                            C#7
And everything of beauty that you see
     B7       C#7
Only brings a tear
         F#m        A/E  B7
When you miss somebody
         D7
When you miss somebody
D#dim7                 A      A/G#         F#m  F#m/E
    You tell yourself everything will be alright
B7
  Try to stand up strong and brave
             Dm6           E7
When all you want to do is lay down and die
F#m               C#7          D           D6
   How long I've waited for an answer or a sign
A              C#7
   Lonely and weary from
     D               F
The troubled task of trying
        Bm7
To wave goodbye
[Verse]
   A7
So now you start to recognize
    C#7           B7        C#7
That every single path you see
F#m           A/E          B7
   Leads to a tear in your eye
        G7      E7          F#m  A/E
So wave goodbye,   wave goodbye
         Dm   E7         A7  D7 C#7 C7   F# G   Bm7  F#m
Wave goodbye,   wave goodbye

Wave Goodbye chords and lyrics

Free chords for Wave Goodbye by Chris Cornell. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
A   D7 C#7 C7     F# G     Bm7
F#m   B A F#m     F#m   B A F#m
[Verse]
[Bridge]
D7 C#7 C7 F# G  Bm7   F#m   B A F#m   F#m   B A F#m
[Verse]
[Verse]

Wave Goodbye Chords by Chris Cornell

Learn how to play Wave Goodbye by Chris Cornell with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Wave Goodbye chords”, “Wave Goodbye guitar chords”, or “Chris Cornell Wave 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 Wave Goodbye chords and for experienced players who want accurate Wave Goodbye lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D7, C#7, C7, F#, G.

Frequently asked questions about Wave Goodbye

How do I play "Wave Goodbye" by Chris Cornell on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Wave Goodbye" by Chris Cornell 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.

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

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Wave Goodbye"?

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

Is "Wave Goodbye" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Wave Goodbye" in?

The chords for "Wave Goodbye" show the original chord names (including A, D7, C#7, C7, F#, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.