Does "Don't Leave Me This Way" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Don't Leave Me This Way" is in the key of F at 112 BPM.

What chords are in "Don't Leave Me This Way"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Don't Leave Me This Way — Piano Lead Sheet

"Don't Leave Me This Way" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 112 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

(Cm)Don’t (F)leave me this (Bb)way, ’cause I can’t sur (Eb)vive, can’t (Eb)stay a (Cm)live with (Fm7)out your love. Oh ba by, (Cm)don’t (F)leave me this (Bb)way, no. I cha can’t un ex der (Eb)ist, I’ll (Cm)sure your ly miss your (Fm7)ten der kiss. Don’t leave me this (Cm)way, (Fm7)no. (Cm)Don’t (F)leave me this (Bb)way babe. a bro ken (Eb)man an with (Eb)emp ty (Cm)hands, oh (Fm7)ba by please. Don’t leave me this (C)way. Ah. Ba by, my (Bb)heart is full with (F)love and de (C)sire for you. Now (Bb)come on down and (F)do what cha (C)got ta do. You (Bb)start ed this fire down (C)in my soul. Now (Bb)can’t cha see it’s (F)burn in’ (C)out ta con trol. (Bb)Come on sat is (F)fy the (C)need in me ’cause (Bb)on ly your good (F)lov in’ can (Dm7)set me free. (Cm)Don’t (F)leave me this (Bb)way ’cause it would be (Eb)wrong to (Eb)string me (Cm)’long, a (Fm7)love so true. Oh ba by, (Cm)Don’t (F)leave me this (Bb)way. no. Don’t cha can’t un ex der (Eb)stand, I’m (Cm)at your com mand, so (Fm7)ba by, please. Don’t leave me this (Cm)way. (Fm7)no. (Cm)Don’t (F)leave me this (Bb)way, babe. I can’t sur (Eb)vive, an can’t (Eb)stay a (Cm)live with (Fm7)out your love. Don’t leave me this (C)way. Ah. Ba by, my (Bb)heart is full with (F)love and de (C)sire for you. Now (Bb)come on down and (F)do what cha (C)got ta do. You (Bb)start ed this fire down (C)in my soul. Now (Bb)can’t cha see it’s (F)burn in’ (C)out ta con trol. (Bb)Come on sat is (F)fy the (C)need in me ’cause (Bb)on ly your good (F)lov in’ can (Dm7)set me free. (C)set me free. (C)Please. (Bb)Please, (F)please don’t (C)go. (Bb)Please, (F)please don’t go. (Bb)Please, (F)please don’t (C)go. (Bb)Please, (F)please don’t go.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: F
Tempo: 112 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Thelma Houston

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How to Play "Don't Leave Me This Way" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
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Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
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Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.