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The Goodbye Look

Donald Fagen verified
Key: C
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↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key C (C Major)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 17 Unique Chords
Genre Pop
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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The Goodbye Look by Donald Fagen is played in the key of C. Arranged in the natural sounding key of C in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'The Goodbye Look' by Donald Fagen utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The Gm7 barre chord can be voiced as a partial three-string triad on upper strings to preserve momentum and prevent fingertip strain while practicing. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between A7 and Gm7: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 66 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 92 BPM.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
vi – I – IV – ii – V – I
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Am Cmaj7 Fmaj7 Dm7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
Gadd13 Dm9 E7 C9 A7 Gm7 Gdim Fmaj9 B7 Em7 Cmaj7/G Fadd13 Faug

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key C Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family C

Diatonic Matrix

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

I C Tonic
ii Dm Supertonic
iii Em Mediant
IV F Subdominant
V G Dominant
vi Am Submediant
vii° Bdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 17 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (Fmaj7, Gm7, B7)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Cmaj7, Fmaj7, Gadd13)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: C • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: vi – I – IV – ii – V – I • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 0

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ The Goodbye Look

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for The Goodbye Look (Donald Fagen)?

To play the Easy Chords for The Goodbye Look, 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 The Goodbye Look?

The original recording key for The Goodbye Look by Donald Fagen is C. 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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