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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Leaving On A Jet Plane" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Leaving On A Jet Plane"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Leaving On A Jet Plane". Key of G, 110 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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