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Just A Song Before I Go

· by Crosby, Stills & Nash

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Lyrics

(F#m7)Just a song be fore I go,

to (D)whom it may con cern.

(F#m7)Trav ing ’ling twice the speed of sound, it’s (D)eas y to get burned.

(A)When the shows were o ri ver,

we (Bm7)had to get back home.

And (A)when we o pened up the door, I had to (Bm7)be a lone.

She (F#m7)helped me with my suit case; go,

she (D)stands be fore my eyes.

(F#m7)Driv ing me to the air port sound, and (D)to the “friend ly skies.”

(A)Go ing through se cu ri ty, I (Bm7)held her for so long.

She (A)fi n’lly looked at me in love, and she was (Bm7)be a lone.

She (Bm7)gone.

(F#m7)Just a song be fore I go, a (D)les son to be learned.

(F#m7)Trav ’ling twice the speed of sound, it’s (D)eas y to get burned.

Just A Song Before I Go by Crosby, Stills & Nash — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Just A Song Before I Go” by Crosby, Stills & Nash 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 A at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Just A Song Before I Go" 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 "Just A Song Before I Go"?: 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.
How many chords does "Just A Song Before I Go" use?: Just 7 chords: A, Bm7, C#m7, D, F#, F#m7, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Crosby, Stills & Nash songs work for kids?: Try "SUITE: JUDY BLUE EYES", "CHICAGO", "MARRAKESH EXPRESS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.