I Still Can't Say Goodbye - Cover by Chief Gutti

Inspired by YouTube's own Shai Sebbag's arrangement of Chet Atkins and Tommy Emmanuel's "I still can't say goodbye", I have for quite some time wanted to try singing it together with lyrics.

Based on Shai Sebbag's instrumental notes, I am adding the vocals on top. Everyone should check out his stuff, he truly is a great musician.

As for the song, I still can' say goodbye, was first heard by me on Tommy Emmanuel's Endless Road album. I was also very fortunate to see him perform it while he was visiting Norway last year.

My own father passed away due to cancer when I was twelve. The song brings back a lot of memories of the time we shared together, bringing both a happy mood as well as a sad mood. I dedicate this performance also to my dear friend Samantha who was in hospital recently.

Also, please check out Chet Atkins' live performance of this song recorded in 1987.

Category:

Music

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• still
• can't
• say
• goodbye
• Chet
• Atkins
• Tommy
• Emmanuel
• Acoustic
• Chief
• Gutti

[getsmartpaul]

Good job. Enjoyed it a lot ! :) LA Guy

[Breiavis]

could you do a lesson with this? :)

nice version

[ollieducie82]

I think this is an impressive interpretation(techniacally speaking) but the original Chet Atkins version is really incredible! Chet could incorporate almost untouchable ability with beautiful heartfelt delivery, lyrically! This guys phrasing takes a little of the sentiment away for me! It is such a beautiful song! please watch the live 1987 CHET ATKINS VERSION!

[CallMeBillSeries]

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[stuecu]

That was so beautiful...I lost my dad in 96, and i miss him so much...you did a great job with this wonderful song!!

[bayview63]

great job i also tried it. it's a tough song to sing

[pretourious]

You nailed it! Very inspiring cover of this stunningly beautiful song, thanks for sharing.

[scurvy1978]

kick ass. I lost my parents over the last couple years, so this song kinda hit close to home. I'd like to learn it. ive been doing classical for about 15 years and never heard of it. Keep doing what youre doing. Im sure your old man is tappin his toes up there somewhere.

[EXB95]

You videos are soo inspiring...dude u rock ! keep up the good work ...u are an awesome acoustic guitarist...

[ulsterscot1]

The more I listen to this the better I like it. I have been comparing your version to the others on Youtube and I love it.