Gone

· by tobyMac

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I told the girl that you should (C)treat her like a (C)la dy and she told me all the things you (C)did and it was (C)shad y, man.

She said that what you say and (C)what you do are (C)dif f’rent things, while (C)you were tell in’ me that you were check in’ out them bling y rings.

(A5)She said

it’s gon she’s na had e (C5)nough.

Well, it (A5)sounds to a me like the (G5)you’re straight He out o pened of (C5)luck.

And (A5)she said

you came she’s all (C5)through,

and (A5)life’s af ter not you blow in’ she (G5)kiss would n’t es, thanks an to (C5)you.

I wan na know, wan na (F5)know what you were (G5)think in’.

I can’t i mag ine why it (G5)did n’t e ven (F5)sink in.

They say you nev er know (F5)what you got (G5)till it’s (C5)gone.

I wan na know, wan na (F5)know what you were (G5)think in’.

I can’t i mag ine why it (G5)did n’t e ven (F5)sink in.

They say you nev er know (F5)what you got (G5)till it’s (C5)gone.

(A5)She said

it’s gon she’s na had e (C5)nough.

So it (A5)sounds to a me like the (G5)you’re still He out o pened of (C5)love.

And (A5)she said

you came you weren’t (C5)true,

and (A5)life’s af ter not you blow in’ she (G5)kiss would n’t es, thanks an to (C5)you.

I wan na know, wan na (F5)know what you were (G5)think in’.

I can’t i mag ine why it (G5)did n’t e ven (F5)sink in.

They say you nev er know (F5)what you got (G5)till it’s (C5)gone.

I wan na know, wan na (F5)know what you were (G5)think in’.

I can’t i mag ine why it (G5)did n’t e ven (F5)sink in.

They say you nev er know (F5)what you got (G5)till it’s (C5)gone.

(C5)gone.

(C5)gone.

I wan na know, wan na (F5)know what you were (G5)think in’.

I can’t i mag ine why it (G5)did n’t e ven (F5)sink in.

They say you nev er know (F5)what you got (G5)till it’s (C5)gone.

(A5)(I wan na (F5)know (G5)what (C5)you were (G5)think (F5)in’.)

They say you nev er know (F5)what you got (G5)till it’s (C5)gone,

(F5)what you got (G5)till it’s (C5)gone,

(F5)what you got (G5)till it’s (C5)gone.

Gone by tobyMac — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Gone” by tobyMac 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 C 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 "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 "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.
What other tobyMac songs work for kids?: Try "MADE TO LOVE", "CITY ON OUR KNEES", "STEAL MY SHOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.