After You've Gone

by Sophie Tucker

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Now won’t you list en dear ie (A7)while I (D7)say,

how could you tell me that you’re (A7)goin’ a (D7)way?

Don’t say that (Em)we must part,

don’t break my (D)ach (A7)ing (D7)heart.

You know I’ve loved you tru ly (A7)man y (D7)years,

(G7)loved you night and (C)day;

how can you (C#dim)leave me, can’t you (G)see my (E7)tears?

(A7)List en (D7)while I (G)say:

(Cmaj7)Af ter you’ve gone

and left me cry ing; (G)af ter you’ve gone,

there’s no de ny ing (A7)you’ll feel blue,

(D7)you’ll feel sad,

you’ll miss the dear est pal you’ve ev er (G7)had.

(Cmaj7)There’ll come a time,

Now don’t for get it, there’ll come a time,

when you’ll re gret it.

(Am)Some (E7)day, (F7)when you grow lone ly, your heart will (B7)break like mine and (A7)you’ll want me on ly, (G)af ter you’ve gone,

af ter you’ve gone a (G)way.

(Cmaj7)Af ter I’m gone,

af ter we break up; (G)af ter I’m gone,

you’re gon na wake up; (A7)you will find,

(D7)you were blind,

to let some bod y come and change your (G7)mind.

(Cmaj7)Af ter the years,

we’ve been to geth er, their joy and tears,

all kinds of weath er, (Am)some (E7)day, (F7)blue and down heart ed, you’ll long to (B7)be with me right (A7)back where you start ed.

(G)Af ter I’m gone,

af ter I’m gone a (G)way.

(G)way.

After You've Gone by Sophie Tucker — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “After You've Gone by Sophie Tucker in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "After You've Gone" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "After You've Gone"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.