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 — Piano Lead Sheet

"How Can I Leave You Again" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

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

About “How Can I Leave You Again”

Where are the chord symbols for "How Can I Leave You Again" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "How Can I Leave You Again" is in Bb.
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.
Does "How Can I Leave You Again" 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. "How Can I Leave You Again" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "How Can I Leave You Again"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.