The Pogues - Sayonara: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Sayonara" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Sayonara Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Pogues
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Sayonara" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
C OK, it's time for Sayonara Am So long yankee break my heart C F Now there's nothing left but sorrow G C Even the best friends they must part I walked into the nearest bar I sat and looked towards the sea I wandered drunken down the beach The waves just whispered misery C F She had red red scarf Around her neck C G C Her eyes were green Her hair was black C F She had red red scarf Around her neck C G C Her eyes were green Her hair was black Chorus: C F Ooh she gave me Mekong Whiskey C G C Ooh she gave me Hong Kong Flu C F Ooh she gave me Mekong Whiskey C G C Put me on a breeze to Katmandu I got new papers in a bordello With some Luckies and my ID My heart was pounding like a hammer Thai, Thai, Thai, Thai, Thai, I am free She kissed me softly on the lips She took my hand without a sound This was our happy ever after So motherfucker, kiss the ground She had a red, red scarf around her neck Her eyes were green and her hair was black She had a red, red scarf around her neck Her eyes were green and her hair was black Chorus - x2 You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm  C  D  F  G  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Sayonara" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Sayonara" by The Pogues.