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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "Goodbye Elenore" by Toto, in F♯ minor at about 167 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "Goodbye Elenore" by Toto

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Goodbye Elenore” by Toto.

Goodbye Elenore by Toto
Acoustic Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The acoustic guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · pop · classic rock
Moodenergetic · catchy · anthemic
Signatureclassic rock anthem with a driving pop sensibility
F minor
Key
167
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

B
D
E
A
Fm
E7
Fm7
Cm7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusVersePre-ChorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead voice with a clear, slightly nasal timbre, delivering the melody with expressive phrasing
drums
tight, punchy kit with a steady backbeat
bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
electric guitars
clean rhythm guitars with bright, jangly chords and occasional melodic fills
lead guitar
melodic lead lines and a soaring solo in the bridge
piano/keyboard
bright piano chords and subtle synth pads adding harmonic color
Album & artist
ALBUM

Turn Back (1981)

Turn Back is Toto's third studio album and leans harder into rock than their earlier work, with a heavier guitar presence from Steve Lukather. It was less commercially successful than the albums around it but showed the band stretching toward a more aggressive sound.

All of Turn Back
Artist

Toto

Toto is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1977 by a group of seasoned session musicians. Their music pulls from pop, rock, R&B, soul, and hard rock, giving them a sound that sits somewhere between arena rock and polished studio craft. They have released 14 studio albums and sold over 40 million records worldwide.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Goodbye Elenore" in?

"Goodbye Elenore" by Toto is in F♯ minor.

What is the tempo of "Goodbye Elenore"?

"Goodbye Elenore" plays at around 167 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Goodbye Elenore"?

The core progression is B, D, E, A, F♯m, and E7, built around the F♯ minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Goodbye Elenore"?

The recording features drums, bass, electric guitars, lead guitar, piano/keyboard, and vocals.

Can I get "Goodbye Elenore" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Goodbye Elenore" by Toto, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Goodbye Elenore" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"Goodbye Elenore" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 167 BPM in F♯ minor with 18 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Goodbye Elenore" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Goodbye Elenore" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Goodbye Elenore" on?

"Goodbye Elenore" appears on Turn Back (1981).

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