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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Leaving On A Jet Plane" by John Denver 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 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”
- Can I learn "Leaving On A Jet Plane" 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 "Leaving On A Jet Plane" with hands-separate practice in G at 110 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Leaving On A Jet Plane"?
- 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 "Leaving On A Jet Plane" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Leaving On A Jet Plane"?
- 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. "Leaving On A Jet Plane" is in the key of G at 110 BPM.
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