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(C)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 (C)you up to say good (D7)bye.
(C)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 (Am)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 (D7)gain.
Oh (C)babe, I hate to (D7)go.
(C)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: (C)you they don’t mean a (D7)thing.
(C)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)wear 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 (Am)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 (D7)gain.
Oh (C)babe, I hate to (D7)go.
(C)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 (D7)gain.
(G)Leav in’ (C)on a jet plane;
don’t know when (C)I’ll be back a (D7)gain.
Leaving On A Jet Plane — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Leaving On A Jet Plane" by John Denver: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 110 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with a small but versatile chord set — G, C, D, D7, and Am — all in the key of G at a gentle 110 BPM ballad tempo.
Your left hand uses an octave bass pattern, so get comfortable stretching to those octaves cleanly before you add the right hand; practice landing each root note softly and evenly.
The trickiest transition you'll hit is moving between D7 and G, because that D7 wants to resolve and your fingers may rush — slow that moment down and let the chord breathe.
I'd suggest learning hands separately first, looping the verse progression until the chord changes feel automatic, then layering hands together at around 80 BPM before bringing it up to tempo.
Watch your dynamics throughout: this is a sad, reflective ballad, so resist the urge to play everything at one volume.
A little sustain pedal on each chord change adds warmth, but lift cleanly so things don't blur.
This is the song that'll lock in smooth I–IV–V–ii progressions for everything you play next.
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About “Leaving On A Jet Plane”
- What key is "Leaving On A Jet Plane" by John Denver played in?
- Leaving On A Jet Plane is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Leaving On A Jet Plane"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Leaving On A Jet Plane" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Leaving On A Jet Plane"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Leaving On A Jet Plane"?
- "Leaving On A Jet Plane" was originally performed by John Denver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Leaving On A Jet Plane"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, D, D7, G.
- What other songs by John Denver can I play here?
- Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Leaving On A Jet Plane" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Leaving On A Jet Plane" by John Denver. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Leaving On A Jet Plane" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Leaving On A Jet Plane" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.