If This Is Goodbye

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Key: G

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[C](I know) just [G/B]bunch of crazy kids
[Am]Look at all [G/A]the things we did
[G]Never thought it'd [C]end like this
[G/B](Oh-oh, wake up) playing [Am]the high school band
[C]Never really [G]had a plan
[C]Made it to [F]the promised land (oh-oh)
[Am](So here's [G]a toast)
[F]To me and you [G]and every single show
[C](Cheers, a toast)
[G/B]To living fast [Am]but always dancing slow
[G](Here's a toast)
[F]To saying yes [G]whenever I said no
[E7]If this is goodbye [E7/G#](if this is goodbye)
[F]Let's take one more [Fminadd13]shot for the memories
[C]Life's too short [G/B]to be enemies
[Am]And if this ends [G/A]tonight (if this ends tonight)
[G]You can save your [C]tears for the other guys
[F]I'll see you [G]in another life
[G/A](I know) every [G]story has to end
[C]We may [G/B]never comprehend
[Am]What a crazy [C]ride it's been (oh-oh)
[G](Oh no) we may [C]never be best friends
[F]For a couple [G]of hours we can
[C]For a couple [G/B]of hours, pretend
[Am](So here's [G]a toast)
[F]To me and you [G]and every single show
[C](Cheers, a toast)
[G/B]To living fast [Am]but always dancing slow
[G](Here's a toast)
[F]To saying yes [G]whenever I said no
[E7]If this is goodbye [E7/G#](if this is goodbye)
[F]Lets take one more [Fminadd13]shot for the memories
[C]Life's too short [G/B]to be enemies
[Am]And if this ends [G/A]tonight (if this ends tonight)
[G]You can save your [C]tears for the other guys
[F]I'll see you [G]in another life
[C]Goodbye
[Am]And if maybe [C]the stars align
[F]I'll see you [G]in another life
[C]You're missing all [G/B]the time to cry
[C]We have one [G/B]more night so
[Am]If this [G]is goodbye, yeah
[F]Let's sing one more [G]song for the memories
[C](Life's too short [G/B]to be enemies)
[Am]And if [G]this ends tonight
[G]You can save your [C]tears for the other guys
[F](I'll see you [G]in another life)
[Am]If this is [Am/G]goodbye (goodbye, goodbye, goodbye)
[F]Let's take one more [Fminadd13]shot for the memories
[C]Life's too short [G/B]to be enemies
[Am]And if this ends [G/A]tonight (if this ends tonight)
[G]You can save your [C]tears for the other guys
[F]I'll see you [G]in another life
[C]Goodbye
[G]And maybe if [C]the stars align
[F]I'll see you [G]in another life
[C]You're missing all [G/B]the time to cry
[Am]We have one [G]more night, goodbye

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 14 Unique Chords

Genre Album Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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If This Is Goodbye by Chicago is played in the key of G. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti G/B (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Am (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti G/A (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for If This Is Goodbye by Chicago: sounding in G without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (Fmaj7 or 4-string small F (xx3211)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from C to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

IV – I – ii – I – ♭VII – VI – ii – ♭vii – v – ♭VII – ♭II – IV

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

C G/B Am G/A

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

G F E7 E7/G# Am/G Fminadd13 Dm7 Fmaj7 Abadd13 C/B

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key G Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of G without a capo.

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piano Chord Family G

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of G. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I G Tonic

ii Am Supertonic

iii Bm Mediant

IV C Subdominant

V D Dominant

vi Em Submediant

vii° F#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 14 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (F)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Fminadd13, Fmaj7, Abadd13)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: IV – I – ii – I – ♭VII – VI – ii – ♭vii – v – ♭VII – ♭II – IV • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for If This Is Goodbye (Chicago)?

To play the Easy Chords for If This Is Goodbye, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for If This Is Goodbye?

The original recording key for If This Is Goodbye by Chicago is G. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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[C](I know) just [G/B]bunch of crazy kids
[Am]Look at all [G/A]the things we did
[G]Never thought it'd [C]end like this
[G/B](Oh-oh, wake up) playing [Am]the high school band
[C]Never really [G]had a plan
[C]Made it to [F]the promised land (oh-oh)
[Am](So here's [G]a toast)
[F]To me and you [G]and every single show
[C](Cheers, a toast)
[G/B]To living fast [Am]but always dancing slow
[G](Here's a toast)
[F]To saying yes [G]whenever I said no
[E7]If this is goodbye [E7/G#](if this is goodbye)
[F]Let's take one more [Fminadd13]shot for the memories
[C]Life's too short [G/B]to be enemies
[Am]And if this ends [G/A]tonight (if this ends tonight)
[G]You can save your [C]tears for the other guys
[F]I'll see you [G]in another life
[G/A](I know) every [G]story has to end
[C]We may [G/B]never comprehend
[Am]What a crazy [C]ride it's been (oh-oh)
[G](Oh no) we may [C]never be best friends
[F]For a couple [G]of hours we can
[C]For a couple [G/B]of hours, pretend
[Am](So here's [G]a toast)
[F]To me and you [G]and every single show
[C](Cheers, a toast)
[G/B]To living fast [Am]but always dancing slow
[G](Here's a toast)
[F]To saying yes [G]whenever I said no
[E7]If this is goodbye [E7/G#](if this is goodbye)
[F]Lets take one more [Fminadd13]shot for the memories
[C]Life's too short [G/B]to be enemies
[Am]And if this ends [G/A]tonight (if this ends tonight)
[G]You can save your [C]tears for the other guys
[F]I'll see you [G]in another life
[C]Goodbye
[Am]And if maybe [C]the stars align
[F]I'll see you [G]in another life
[C]You're missing all [G/B]the time to cry
[C]We have one [G/B]more night so
[Am]If this [G]is goodbye, yeah
[F]Let's sing one more [G]song for the memories
[C](Life's too short [G/B]to be enemies)
[Am]And if [G]this ends tonight
[G]You can save your [C]tears for the other guys
[F](I'll see you [G]in another life)
[Am]If this is [Am/G]goodbye (goodbye, goodbye, goodbye)
[F]Let's take one more [Fminadd13]shot for the memories
[C]Life's too short [G/B]to be enemies
[Am]And if this ends [G/A]tonight (if this ends tonight)
[G]You can save your [C]tears for the other guys
[F]I'll see you [G]in another life
[C]Goodbye
[G]And maybe if [C]the stars align
[F]I'll see you [G]in another life
[C]You're missing all [G/B]the time to cry
[Am]We have one [G]more night, goodbye