Leaving On A Jet Plane

by John Denver
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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.

you, I (G)hate to wake you (C)up to say good (D)bye.

But the (G)dawn is break in’, it’s (C)ear ly morn.

The (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 (D7)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 (D7)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.

you, I (G)tell you now you (C)they don’t mean a (D)thing.

Ev ’ry (G)place I go I’ll it’s (C)think of you.

Ev (G)’ry I sing in’, I’ll (C)sing in’ for you.

When (G)I come back, I’ll (C)bring your wed ding (D7)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 (D7)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.

Oh, (C)babe,

I hate to (D)go.

Leaving On A Jet Plane by John Denver

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Leaving On A Jet Plane”

What key is "Leaving On A Jet Plane" in?
"Leaving On A Jet Plane" by John Denver is in the key of G with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Leaving On A Jet Plane" 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 "Leaving On A Jet Plane" 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 "Leaving On A Jet Plane" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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