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Both Sides Of Goodbye chords by
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
D
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Em
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A

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Verse 1
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When you pack up

all your clothes tonight
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G

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Em
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Don't pack up all the blank
A
A

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You're not the first to walk away
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A
A

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And leave someone in pain
D
D

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You know how much it's hurting me
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G

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Em
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Hurting you this way
E
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Believe me, I've been in your shoes
A
A

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But you know that I can't stay
D
D

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G
G

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I have been on both sides of goodbye
A
A

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D
D

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A

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An d I know there ain't no easy sign
D
D

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I have loved and I have been loved
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G

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E
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But not at the same time
A
A

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I have been on both sides of
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D

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G

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D
D

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G

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Em
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A
A

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goodbye
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D

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A

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I don't feel bad for doing
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Em
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what I've got to do
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A

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I can't make my heart love you
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A

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if it don't want to
D
D

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And when love just don't
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G

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work both ways

Someone's got to go
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E
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So close that door and

don't look back
A
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Believe me, I know
D
D

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I have been on both sides of goodbye
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G

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A
A

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D
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A

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And I know there ain't no easy ride
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D

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I have loved and I have been loved,
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G

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E
E

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but not at the same time.
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A

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I have been on both sides of goodbye.
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D

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I have been but
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not at the same time
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I have been on both sides
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Em
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A

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of goodbye you

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • Em

  • A

  • E

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Both Sides Of Goodbye by The Pretenders is E major.

The primary chords used in Both Sides Of Goodbye are E, A, F#m, B, F#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, A, F#m, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Both Sides Of Goodbye is approximately 100 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Both Sides Of Goodbye using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Both Sides Of Goodbye. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Pretenders.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Both Sides Of Goodbye to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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