Just A Song Before I Go

by Crosby, Stills & Nash
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Lyrics

(F#m7)Just a song be fore I go,

to (D)whom it may con cern.

(F#m7)Trav ing ’ling twice the speed of sound, it’s (D)eas y to get burned.

(A)When the shows were o ri ver,

we (Bm7)had to get back home.

And (A)when we o pened up the door, I had to (Bm7)be a lone.

She (F#m7)helped me with my suit case; go,

she (D)stands be fore my eyes.

(F#m7)Driv ing me to the air port sound, and (D)to the “friend ly skies.”

(A)Go ing through se cu ri ty, I (Bm7)held her for so long.

She (A)fi n’lly looked at me in love, and she was (Bm7)be a lone.

She (Bm7)gone.

(F#m7)Just a song be fore I go, a (D)les son to be learned.

(F#m7)Trav ’ling twice the speed of sound, it’s (D)eas y to get burned.

Just A Song Before I Go — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Just A Song Before I Go" 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 A, 100 BPM.

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

About “Just A Song Before I Go”

Why does "Just A Song Before I Go" 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 "Just A Song Before I Go".
What key is "Just A Song Before I Go" by Crosby, Stills & Nash played in?
Just A Song Before I Go is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Just A Song Before I Go"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Just A Song Before I Go" 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 "Just A Song Before I Go"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Just A Song Before I Go"?
"Just A Song Before I Go" was originally performed by Crosby, Stills & Nash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Just A Song Before I Go"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Bm7, C#m7, D, F#, F#m7, G.
What other songs by Crosby, Stills & Nash can I play here?
Try "SUITE: JUDY BLUE EYES", "CHICAGO", "MARRAKESH EXPRESS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Just A Song Before I Go"?
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 "Just A Song Before I Go".
Can I see all the notes in "Just A Song Before I Go"?
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 A at 100 BPM.