Hello Goodbye chords

by The Beatles

Song Key: C Major

Time Signature: 4/4

Tempo: 102 bpm


Standsard Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e

Skill Level: Intermediate

Guitar Chords: C, F, F7, G7, Am, Am7, Em7, Ab, Bb, Cm, F#dim7

Arrangement Beginners Song Details
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R-H Chord Charts Chord Chart Legend
C Major F Major F7 F7 barre chord G7 Am Am7 Em7 Ab Major Ab Major barre chord Bb Major Bb Major barre chord Cm Cm F#dim7
L-H Chord Charts Lefties Chord Chart Legend
C Major-LH F Major-LH F7-LH F7 barre chord-LH G7-LH Am-LH Am7-LH Em7-LH Ab Major barre chord-LH Ab Major-LH Bb Major-LH Bb Major barre chord-LH Cm-LH Cm-LH F#dim7-LH
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Hello Goodbye

Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key 
  
4/4
   F             C
1. You say yes   I say no  
   G7                 Am              G7
   You say stop   And I say go   go   go
Am      G7
   Oh   no  
   G   C        G7      F         C
   You say good-bye and I say hel-lo
               Am7    Em7
   Hel-lo, hel-lo   -
                F                Ab
   I don't know why you say good-bye
             C
   I say hel-lo  _
               Am7    Em7
   Hel-lo, hel-lo   -
                F                Bb
   I don't know why you say good-bye
             C
   I say hel-lo  _

   F            C
2. I say high   You say low
   G7                Am            G7
   You say why   and I say I don't know
Am      G
   Oh   no  _
   G   C        G7        F         C
   You say good-bye   and I say hel-lo  (Hello goodbye, hello goodbye)
                Am7      Em7
   Hel-lo   hel-lo  (Hel-lo goodbye)
                F                Ab
   I don't know why you say good-bye
             C
   I say hel-lo   (Hello goodbye, hello goodbye)
                Am7       Em7
   Hel-lo   hel-lo   (Hel-lo goodbye)
                F                Bb
   I don't know why you say good-bye   (Hello goodbye)
             C        F     C
   I say hel-lo  _ |     |     |
                            (why why why)

                       G7
Bridge: Why, why, why, why, why, why
               Am  
        Do you say       Good-bye
             G
        Good-bye, bye, bye, bye, bye
     Am      G
        Oh   no  
        G   C        G7      F         C
        You say good-bye and I say hel-lo
                     Am7    Em7
        Hel-lo   hel-lo  -
                     F                Ab
        I don't know why you say good-bye
                  C
        I say hel-lo  _
                      Am7    Em7
        Hel-lo  _ hel-lo   -
                     F                Bb
        I don't know why you say good-bye
                  C
        I say hel-lo

   F
3. You say yes  (I say yes)
   C
   I say no   (But I may mean no)
   G7
   You say stop (I can stay)
       Am            G7                      Am
   And I say go, go, go (Til it's time to go Oh)
       G
   Oh, no
   G   C        G7        F         C
   You say good-bye   and I say hel-lo
                 Am7     Em7
   Hel-lo  _ hel-lo   -
                F                Ab
   I don't know why you say good-bye
             C
   I say hel-lo
                Am7    Em7
   Hel-lo   hel-lo   -
                F                Bb
   I don't know why you say good-bye
             C
   I say hel-lo
                Am7    Em7
   Hel-lo   hel-lo   -
                F                Ab              Ab    Cm   F#dim7  F7
   I don't know why you say good-bye I say hel-| lo  -     |        - (Hel-)|
         C
   Hel - lo  -  o  -  o    |          |
                      𝄑
       C
Outro: Hey - la  _ He - ba   Hel - lo - a (cha cha)... repeat to fade

Arrangement Details:

  • Key Signature: C Major - 3 flats (Bb, Eb, Ab)
  • Time Signature: 4/4 — Four quarter-note beats per measure
  • Tempo: Moderately
  • Metronome: ♩ = 102
  • Voice Range: G4 - G6
  • Please Note: If you use the Transposer and return back to the Original Key of C, you may find Bb replaced with A#, and Ab replaced with G#. They are exactly the same notes (enharmonic equivalents). If you prefer to see Ab and Bb, simply refresh the page.
  • Beginner Guitarists: Open Voicings Worth Learning
    If you're just starting out and find barre chords challenging, don’t worry — these chords can be played with open voicings that are easier on the fingers and still sound great:
    🔹F7
    🔹Ab
    🔹Bb
    🔹Cm
    🔹F#dim7

    Each of these chords has a playable alternative that avoids full barre shapes. With a little practice, they become comfortable and unlock a wide range of songs.

    👉 See the charts showing fret and finger placement for both right and left-handed players.

Song Details:

Hello Goodbye Single Cover
Single Cover
  • Songwriter: Paul McCartney (credited to the Lennon/McCartney partnership)
  • Lyrics Begin: You say yes, I say no,
  • Genre: Pop, Psychedelia
  • Featured Artists: The Beatles
  • Single:
    Recorded: 2 October – 2 November 1967
    Released: 24 November 1967
    B-side: I Am the Walrus
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