Gone, Gone, Gone

by Phillip Phillips
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Lyrics

When life leaves you high and dry, I’ll be at your door to night if (Csus)you need help, if you need help.

I’ll (Dm7)shut down the cit y lights; I’ll lie, cheat, I’ll beg and bribe to (Bbsus2)make you well, to make you well.

When (F5)en e mies are at your door, I’ll car ry you a way from war if (Csus)you need help, if you need help.

And Your (Dm7)hope dan gling by a string, I’ll share in your suf fer ing to (Bb)make you well, to make you well.

Give me (Bb)rea sons (F)to be (C)lieve

that you would (Bb)do the (F)same for (C)me.

(CN.C.)And I will do it (for (Bb)you,

for (Dm7)you.)

Ba by, I’m not mov (F)ing on, I’ll love you long af ter (C)you’re gone.

(For (Bb)you,

for (Dm7)you.)

You will (Bb)nev er sleep (F)a lone; I’ll love you long af ter (C)you go, and long (CN.C.)af ter you’re gone, gone, (F5)gone.

When you (F5)fall e like a stat ue, I’m gon’ be ry there a to you, put you (Csus)on your feet, you on your feet.

And if (Dm7)your well is emp ty, not a thing will pre vent me.

ing me (Bb)what you need.

What do you need?

I sur (Bb)ren der (F)hon est (C)ly;

you’ve al ways (Bb)done the (F)same for (C)me.

(CN.C.)So I will do it (for (Bb)you,

for (Dm7)you.)

Ba by, I’m not mov (F)ing on, I’ll love you long af ter (C)you’re gone.

(For (Bb)you,

for (Dm7)you.)

You will (Bb)nev er sleep (F)a lone; I’ll love you long af ter (C)you go, and long (CN.C.)af ter you’re gone, gone, (F5)gone.

When you long (CN.C.)af ter you’re gone, gone, (Dm7)gone.

You’re my back bone, you’re my cor ner stone, you’re my crutch when my (Bb)legs stop mov ing.

You’re my head start, you’re my rug ged heart, you’re the pulse that I’ve (Bb)al ways need ed.

Like (F)a drum, ba by, (Dm7)don’t stop (Csus)beat in’.

Like (F)a drum, ba by, (Dm7)don’t stop (Csus)beat in’.

Like (F)a drum, ba by, (Dm7)don’t stop (Csus)beat in’.

Like (F)a drum, my heart (Dm7)nev er stops (Csus)beat in’ (for (Bb)you,

for (Dm7)you.)

Ba by, I’m not mov (F)ing on, I’ll love you long af ter (C)you’re gone.

(For (Bb)you,

for (Dm7)you.)

You will (Bb)nev er sleep (F)a lone; I’ll love you long af ter (C)you go.

(For (Bb)you,

for (Dm7)you.)

Ba by, I’m not mov (F)ing on, I’ll love you long af ter (C)you’re gone.

(For (Bb)you,

for (Dm7)you.)

You will (Bb)nev er sleep (F)a lone; I’ll love you long af ter (C)you go.

(For (Bb)nev er sleep (F)a lone; I’ll love you long, (C)long af ter you go.

Like a drum, ba by, don’t stop beat in’.

Like a drum, ba by, don’t stop beat in’.

Like a drum, ba by, don’t stop beat in’.

Like a drum, my heart nev er stops beat in’ for (F5)you.

And long af ter you’re (F)gone, (G7sus)gone, (F5)gone,

I’ll love you (F5)long af ter you’re (F)gone, (G7sus)gone, (F5)gone.

Gone, Gone, Gone — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Gone, Gone, Gone" by Phillip Phillips: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 116 BPM.

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

About “Gone, Gone, Gone”

What key is "Gone, Gone, Gone" by Phillip Phillips played in?
Gone, Gone, Gone is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Gone, Gone, Gone"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Gone, Gone, Gone" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Gone, Gone, Gone"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Gone, Gone, Gone"?
"Gone, Gone, Gone" was originally performed by Phillip Phillips. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Gone, Gone, Gone"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, Csus4, Dm7, F, Fpow, G7.
What other songs by Phillip Phillips can I play here?
Try "HOME", "Gone, Gone, Gone", "Home". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Gone, Gone, Gone" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Gone, Gone, Gone" by Phillip Phillips. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Gone, Gone, Gone" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Gone, Gone, Gone" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.