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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"After You've Gone" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “After You've Gone

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "After You've Gone"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "After You've Gone" by Sophie Tucker played in?
After You've Gone is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "After You've Gone"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "After You've Gone" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "After You've Gone"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "After You've Gone"?
"After You've Gone" was originally performed by Sophie Tucker. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "After You've Gone". Key of G, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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