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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Just A Song Before I Go" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Just A Song Before I Go" 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. "Just A Song Before I Go" is in A.
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.
Does "Just A Song Before I Go" 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. "Just A Song Before I Go" is in the key of A at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Just A Song Before I Go"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.