"Say Goodbye" is a song recorded by American singer

Chris Brown Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. According to '' Billboard'', Brown is one of the most successful R&B singers of his generation, having often been referred to by many contempo ...

. Released on August 8, 2006, from his self-titled debut album, the song is also featured in the movie '' Step Up''. 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

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with a

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of 115 beats per minute. Brown's vocals span from D₄ to C₆ in the song.

Music video

The song's

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(directed by

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) 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 Chris Brown trying to break up with his girlfriend. He also finds a new love interest by the end of the video.

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.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

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