50 Ways to Say Goodbye 50 Ways to Say Goodbye "50 Ways to Say Goodbye" is a song by American pop rock band Train. It is the second single from their sixth studio album, "California 37" and is the fifth track on the album. It officially impacted adult contemporary and pop radio in the United States on June 12, 2012. It peaked at number 20 on the Hot 100. It was certified gold by the RIAA on September 20, 2012. "50 Ways to Say Goodbye" is a pop rock song in the key of E minor. It is in common time with a tempo of
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