What key is "Leave" in?

"Leave" by The Swell Season is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Leave" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Leave" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Leave" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by The Swell Season can I play here?

Try "Falling Slowly", "Gold", "If You Want Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

And “I can’t wait for ev er,”

is all that you said

be fore you stood (Bb2)up.

And you (Fmaj7)won’t dis ap point me.

of I can do that my self,

but I’m glad that you’ve (Bb2)come.

Now, if you don’t mind, (Dm)leave,

(C)leave

and (Bb)free your self at the same time.

(Dm7)Leave,

(C)leave.

I (Bb)don’t un der stand, you’ve al read y gone.

And I hope you feel bet ter

is now that it’s out.

what took you so (Bb2)long?

And the (Fmaj7)truth has a hab it of fall ing out of your mouth.

but Well, now that it’s (Bb2)come, Now, if you don’t mind, (Dm)leave,

(C)leave

and (Bb)please your self at the same time.

(Dm7)Leave,

(C)leave.

Let (Bb)go of my hand.

You al read y gone.

said what you came to, now (Dm)leave,

(C)leave.

Let (Bb)go of my hand.

You said what you had to, now (Dm)leave,

(C5)leave,

yeah,

yeah, whoa, oh.

(Dm)Leave,

(C)leave.

Let (G7)go of my hand.

You said what you had to, now (Dm)leave,

(C)leave,

dah,

(Dm)dah, la la, dah (G)dah.

La dah dah (Dm)dah, la la, dah (G)dah.

Whoa,

la la, dah (G)dah.

La dah (F)dah

dah,

(A)oh.

Leave by The Swell Season

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Leave”

What key is "Leave" in?: "Leave" by The Swell Season is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Leave" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Leave" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Leave" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Swell Season can I play here?: Try "Falling Slowly", "Gold", "If You Want Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.