“Goodbye Song” in Mandarin Chinese
Ms. Christina plays a version of her original “Goodbye Song” in Mandarin Chinese. Ms. Christina studied Mandarin for nine years, many of those in China. Learning Mandarin broadened her horizons and changed her view of the world, so she encourages everyone to give it a try! Ms. Christina dedicates this song to all of her teachers, students, colleagues, classmates, roommates, friends, and everyone else who helped her on her China journey. May this song encourage you to start learning Mandarin and begin your own China journey. Here goes!
[Chords] and Lyrics (English translation):
[C] 再见 Zàijiàn (Goodbye—literally: “See you again!”)
[G] 一会儿见 Yīhuǐ’er jiàn (See you soon)
[C] 再见 Zàijiàn (Goodbye)
[G] 一会儿见 Yīhuǐ’er jiàn (See you soon)
[C] 再见 Zàijiàn (Goodbye)
[G] 一会儿见 Yīhuǐ’er jiàn (See you soon)
[C] 再 Zài [G] 见 jiàn 再 Zài [C] 见 jiàn x2
Skills and benefits:
Vocabulary, phonological awareness, learn goodbyes, Mandarin Chinese, cultural awareness.
Origins:
Lyrics and tune by Ms. Christina.