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 β€” Simple Sheet Music

"How Can I Leave You Again" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

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

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How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "How Can I Leave You Again"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music β€” same song, less visual density.
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 β€” 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 β€” 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "How Can I Leave You Again". Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below β€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.