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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Just A Song Before I Go" by Crosby, Stills & Nash 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 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 learn "Just A Song Before I Go" 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 "Just A Song Before I Go" with hands-separate practice in A at 100 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Just A Song Before I Go"?
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 "Just A Song Before I Go" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Just A Song Before I Go"?
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. "Just A Song Before I Go" is in the key of A at 100 BPM.