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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "How Can I Leave You Again" by John Denver in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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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About “How Can I Leave You Again”

Can I learn "How Can I Leave You Again" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "How Can I Leave You Again" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 100 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "How Can I Leave You Again"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "How Can I Leave You Again" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "How Can I Leave You Again"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "How Can I Leave You Again" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.