April 13, 2023
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Letter Notes Piano: So Long, Farewell - The Sound of Music

"So Long, Farewell" is a song from the classic 1965 musical film "The Sound of Music", directed by Robert Wise and starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer.

E       G        E - G
So long, farewell,

E           C - D - E           F - G - A
Auf wiedersehen, good night

E   G    E   G
I hate to go

E            C       D     E - F    G-A
And leave this pretty sight!

E       G        E - G
So long, farewell,

E         C - D - E     F-G-A
Auf wiedersehen, adieu

E - G     E - G
Adieu, adieu,

E      C     D      E      F    G-A
To you and you and you...

(more verses, same notes...)

E         G     E       G
The sun has gone

E      C      D     E      F   G-A
To bed and so must I ~

E       G        E - G
So long, farewell,

E          C - D - E         F - G - A
Auf wiedersehen, goodbye...

G  -  C            C - B           G - ^E
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye

G - ^G
Goodbye....

The song is sung by the von Trapp children as they say goodnight to their guests at a party, and features each child bidding farewell in turn, culminating in a memorable and comedic ending. "So Long, Farewell" was written by the legendary musical team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II and is known for its catchy melody, playful lyrics, and charming choreography. The song has since become one of the most beloved and memorable moments in the film, and is often cited as an example of the enduring popularity of the musical genre.

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