When I'm Gone

by 3 Doors Down

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Lyrics

There’s an (Am)oth er world in side of me that (C)you may nev er (G)see.

There’s (Am)se crets in this life that I can’t hide.

Well, (Am)some where in this dark ness, there’s a (C)light that I can’t (G)find.

Well, (Am)may be it’s too far a way, yeah,

(G)or may be I’m just blind.

Yeah, may be I’m just blind.

So, hold me when I’m (A5)here.

Right me when I’m wrong.

Hold me when I’m (D5)scared and love me (G5)when I’m gone.

Ev ’ry thing I (A5)am and ev ’ry thing in me wants to be the (D5)one you want ed (G5)me to be.

I’ll nev er let you (A5)down, e ven if I could.

I’d give up ev ’ry (D5)thing if on ly (G5)for your good.

So, hold me when I’m (A5)here.

Right me when I’m wrong.

You can hold me when I’m (D5)scared.

You won’t al (G5)ways be there.

So, love me when (A5)I’m gone.

Love me when (A5)I’m gone.

When your (Am)ed u ca tion x ray can not (C)see un der my (G)skin.

I (Am)won’t tell you a damn thing that I (C)could not tell my (G)friends.

(Am)Roam ing through this dark ness, I’m a live but I’m a (G)lone.

And (Am)part of me is fight ing this, but (C)part of me is (G)gone.

So, hold me when I’m (A5)I’m gone.

May be I’m just blind.

So, hold me when I’m (A5)here.

Right me when I’m wrong.

Hold me when I’m (D5)scared and love me (G5)when I’m gone.

Ev ’ry thing I (A5)am and ev ’ry thing in me wants to be the (D5)one you want ed (G5)me to be.

I’ll nev er let you (A5)down, e ven if I could.

I’d give up ev ’ry (D5)thing if on ly (G5)for your good.

So, hold me when I’m (A5)here.

Right me when I’m wrong.

You can hold me when I’m (D5)scared.

You won’t al (G5)ways be there.

So, love me when (A5)I’m gone.

Love me when (A5)I’m gone.

Love me when I’m

gone,

when I’m

(G)gone,

when I’m

gone,

when I’m

(G)gone.

When I'm Gone by 3 Doors Down — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When I'm Gone” by 3 Doors Down 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 76 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 "When I'm 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 "When I'm 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.