How Can I Leave You Again

by John Denver
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Lyrics

Mm,

woo,

(F)dee dee dee dee dee la la la la la (C)la.

In a (F)space ship o ver the moun tains,

chas ing (Bb)rain bows in the set ting de sun,

leav ing (Bb)heart and home for the (Dm)cit y of an gels, Can I (Gm)feel my life is un (C)done.

There are (F)path ways the wind ing be low me;

blow in (Gm)pleas ure I’ve (Bb)gone where they (F)go.

me.

In their (Bb)qui et still ness (F)I can hear sym pho nies, the (Gm)love li est mu sic I (C)know.

But (Gm)How can I leave you a gain?

I (Gm)must be clear (C)out of my mind.

(Gm)Lost in a (Am)storm, I’ve gone (Bb)blind.

Oh, (Gm)how can I (C)leave you a gain?

Oh, it’s (Gm)been a long time since I’ve (F)lis tened,

still (Gm)long er since (Bb)I’ve walked with (F)you.

For the (Gm)first time I know what I’m (F)miss ing;

some (Gm)an swers are (Eb)no long er (C)true.

So I

How Can I Leave You Again — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"How Can I Leave You Again" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

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About “How Can I Leave You Again”

Why does "How Can I Leave You Again" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "How Can I Leave You Again".
What key is "How Can I Leave You Again" by John Denver played in?
How Can I Leave You Again 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 "How Can I Leave You Again"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "How Can I Leave You Again" 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 "How Can I Leave You Again"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "How Can I Leave You Again"?
"How Can I Leave You Again" was originally performed by John Denver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by John Denver can I play here?
Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "How Can I Leave You Again"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "How Can I Leave You Again".
Can I see all the notes in "How Can I Leave You Again"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.