What key is "Gone At Last" in?

"Gone At Last" by Paul Simon is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Gone At Last" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Gone At Last" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Gone At Last"?

This arrangement of "Gone At Last" uses 15 chords: Ab, Am, Am7, B7, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, C7, +7 more.

How long does it take to learn "Gone At Last" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Paul Simon can I play here?

Try "Still Crazy After All These Years", "KODACHROME", "ME AND JULIO DOWN BY THE SCHOOLYARD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

The night was (C7)black,

I’ve road was i cy, when you snow was (F)fall in’, drifts you’re un were (C7)high.

some I y was wea ry looked from my driv (F)in’, and I (C)stopped to (F6)rest for a while.

Sweet I do sat (C7)down now, if I at a truck stop.

I was (F)think ing a bout my past.

I’ve had a long

streak of that bad (F)luck, but I’m pray in’ it’s (F6)gone at (C7)last.

Gone, gone at (C7)last, (Gone at last, gone at last, gone at last, gone at (F7)last, gone at last, gone at (C7)last.

gone at last.

I’ve had a long I’ve had a long… streak of that (F)bad …bad luck, but I’m pray in’ it’s (F)gone at (C)last.

(F)Woo,

(F6)woo.

I ain’t (C7)dumb;

from kicked a round some.

when you I don’t (F)fall too eas you’re un i (C7)ly.

some But y that boy ry and so de ject (F)ed, he just (C)grabbed my (F6)sym pa a thy.

Yes, lit do tle (C7)soul, now, if I what’s your prob lem?

Tell me (F)why you’re a so down cast.

I’ve had a long

streak of that bad (F)luck, but I’m pray in’ it’s (F6)gone at (C7)last.

Gone, gone at (C7)last, (Gone at last, gone at last, gone at last, gone at (F7)last, gone at last, gone at (C7)last.

gone at last.

I’ve had a long I’ve had a long… streak of that (F)bad …bad luck.) but I’m pray in’ it’s (F)gone at (C)last.

(F)Woo,

(F6)woo.

I ain’t

And once in a (C)pray in’ it’s (G)gone

at (C7)last.

Gone At Last by Paul Simon

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Gone At Last”

What key is "Gone At Last" in?: "Gone At Last" by Paul Simon is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Gone At Last" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Gone At Last" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Gone At Last"?: This arrangement of "Gone At Last" uses 15 chords: Ab, Am, Am7, B7, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, C7, +7 more.
How long does it take to learn "Gone At Last" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Paul Simon can I play here?: Try "Still Crazy After All These Years", "KODACHROME", "ME AND JULIO DOWN BY THE SCHOOLYARD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.