Say Goodbye (Chris Brown song)
"Say Goodbye" | ||||
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Single by Chris Brown | ||||
from the album Chris Brown and Step Up (Original Soundtrack) | ||||
Released | August 8, 2006 | |||
Recorded | 2005 | |||
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Length | 4:49 (album), 4:24 (video) | |||
Label | Jive | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Bryan-Michael Cox | |||
Chris Brown singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Say Goodbye" on YouTube | ||||
"Say Goodbye" is a song recorded by American singer Chris Brown. Released on August 8, 2006, from his self-titled debut album, the song is also featured in the movie Step Up.[1] It became Brown's third top-ten single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number ten on October 31, 2006, and the second single of his career to top the R&B charts. The track was released as a single in the UK and US. It was his first single to not chart at all in the UK.
Composition
The song is written in the key of B♭ minor in common time with a tempo of 115 beats per minute.[2] Brown's vocals span from D♭4 to C♭6 in the song.[3]
Music video
The song's music video (directed by Jessy Terrero) was released July 26, 2006. It features a short clip of the track "Ain't No Way (You Won't Love Me)" at the beginning of the music video. It follows Brown trying to end his relationship with his girlfriend but at the same time, cannot find a way to explain himself to her. While doing dance rehearsals, his new love interest appears and this causes friction between Brown and his girlfriend. The current girlfriend begins to cry as she catches Brown and his new love interest almost kiss. When the dance performance begins, Brown’s girlfriend and new love interest almost get involved in a physical altercation but Brown appears just in time to stop them. When Brown’s girlfriend tries to stay by his side, he pushes her away. Once Brown does this, we then see Brown finally dumping his girlfriend for the new love interest. She then walks offstage, clearly disappointed and heartbroken over seeing Brown choose his new woman over her.
The music video on YouTube has received over 290 million views as of May 2024.[4]
Critical reception
While reviewing Step Up OST, Heather Phares of Allmusic called this song "wistful" and noted that it gets the film's romantic angle across without interrupting the flow of the more danceable tracks.[5]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[17] | Platinum | 60,000* |
United States (RIAA)[18] (Mastertone) | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
United States (RIAA)[19] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ "Chris Brown Web | the Official Fan Source | the Only Exclusive Chris Brown Resource | the First, the Most Noted, the Greatest". Archived from the original on 2007-10-13. Retrieved 2006-06-29.
- ^ "Song Key and BPM Music Database | AudioKeychain". AudioKeychain. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
- ^ Dean, Kendrick (13 March 2008). "Chris Brown "Say Goodbye" Sheet Music in Bb Minor (transposable) - Download & Print". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
- ^ Chris Brown - Say Goodbye (Official HD Video).YouTube
- ^ "Step up - Original Soundtrack | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Latin Rhythm Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
- ^ "Issue nr: 3/2007 (29 Ianuarie – 04 Februarie 2007)" (in Romanian). Romanian Top 100. Archived from the original on February 2, 2007. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
- ^ "Hot 100 Songs - Year End 2006". Billboard. Prometheus Media LLC. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ "Year-End Charts – Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Titles – 2006". Billboard.biz. 2006. Archived from the original on October 3, 2012. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2006". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- ^ "Brazilian Top 100 Year-End 2007". Crowley Broadcast Analysis. April 3, 2018. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Chris Brown" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil.
- ^ "American single certifications – Chris Brown – Say Goodbye". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ "American single certifications – Chris Brown – Say Goodbye". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
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