Since You've Been Gone

by Rainbow

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I get the same old dreams same neath time (D)ev ’ry night.

Fall to the (G)ground and I (D)wake to up.

So can I get out of bed; put (Em)on my shoes.

And (D)in my head thoughts slide (G)back to the (D)break to up.

These poi four walls are clos (F)tel in’ in.

Look at the fix you’ve don’t put (Cm7)me (D)in.

(G)Since you been (D)gone,

(Em)since you been (C)gone, I’m (G)out of my (D)head; can’t (Em)take (C)it.

(G)Could I be (D)wrong?

But (Em)since you been (C)gone,

(G)you cast a (D)spell.

So (Em)break (C)it.

(G)Oh,

(Em)oh,

(G)oh,

Since you (D)been gone.

So in the night I stand be neath the (D)back street light.

I read the (G)words that you (D)sent to me.

I can take the af ter noon, but (Em)night time comes a (D)round too soon.

You can’t (G)know what you (D)mean to me.

Your poi son let ter, your (F)tel e gram,

just goes to show you don’t give (Cm7)a (D)damn.

(G)Since you been (D)gone,

(Em)since you been (C)gone, I’m (G)out of my (D)head; can’t (Em)take (C)it.

(G)Could I be (D)wrong?

But (Em)since you been (C)gone,

(G)you cast a (D)spell.

So (Em)break (C)it.

(G)Oh,

(Em)oh,

(G)oh,

Since you (D)been gone.

(G)If you (Am7)will come (G)back, (C)ba by, you (G)know you’ll (B)nev er do (Em)wrong.

Uh.

(A)Since you been (E)gone,

(F#m)since you been (D)gone, I’m (A)out of my (E)head; can’t (F#m)take (D)it.

(A)Could I be (E)wrong?

But (F#m)since you been (D)gone,

(A)you cast a (E)spell.

So (F#m)break (D)it.

(A)Oh,

(F#m)oh,

(A)oh,

(F#m)oh,

(A)ev er since (E)you been (A)gone.

Since You've Been Gone by Rainbow — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Since You've Been Gone” by Rainbow 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 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 "Since You've Been 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 "Since You've Been 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.