Does "Leaving On A Jet Plane" 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. "Leaving On A Jet Plane" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.

What chords are in "Leaving On A Jet Plane"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Leaving On A Jet Plane — Piano Lead Sheet

"Leaving On A Jet Plane" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

All my (G)bags are packed, I’m (C)read y to go. I’m (G)stand ing here out (C)side your door. I (G)hate to wake you (C)up to say good (D7)bye. But the (G)dawn is break in’, it’s (C)ear ly morn. The ’ry (G)tax i’s wait in’, he’s (C)blow in’ his horn. Al (G)read y I’m so (C)lone some I could (D)die. So (G)kiss me and (C)smile for me. (G)Tell me that you’ll (C)wait for me. (G)Hold me like you’ll (C)nev er let me go. ’Cause I’m (G)leav in’ (C)on a jet plane; don’t know when (C)I’ll be back a gain. Oh (C)babe, I hate to (D7)go. There’s so (G)man y times I’ve (C)let y you down; so (G)man y times I’ve (C)played a round. I (G)tell you now: you (C)they don’t mean a (D7)thing. Ev ’ry (G)place I go I’ll it’s (C)think of you. Ev ’ry (G)song I sing in’, I’ll (C)sing in’ for you. When (G)I come back I’ll (C)bring your wed ding (D)ring. So (G)kiss me and (C)smile for me. (G)Tell me that you’ll (C)wait for me. (G)Hold me like you’ll (C)nev er let me go. ’Cause I’m (G)leav in’ (C)on a jet plane; don’t know when (C)I’ll be back a gain. Oh (C)babe, I hate to (D7)go. There’s so (D7)go. ’Cause I’m (G)leav in’ (C)on a jet plane; don’t know when (C)I’ll be back a gain. (G)Leav in’ (C)on a jet plane; don’t know when (C)I’ll be back a gain.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: G
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: John Denver

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How to Play "Leaving On A Jet Plane" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
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Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
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Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.