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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Just A Song Before I Go" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Just A Song Before I Go" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Just A Song Before I Go" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Just A Song Before I Go"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Just A Song Before I Go" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Just A Song Before I Go"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Just A Song Before I Go" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.