alex@prot:~> mysql
Welcome to the MySQL monitor.  Commands end with ; or g.
Your MySQL connection id is 109648 to server version: 3.23.52-log

Type 'help;' or 'h' for help. Type 'c' to clear the buffer.

mysql> bye
    -> ;
ERROR 1064: You have an error in your SQL syntax near 'bye' at line 1
mysql> exit
Bye
alex@prot:~>