Other arrangements of When I'm Gone
Pick a learning view.
A bright (E)sun rise
will con tra dict
the heav y fog
that weighs you down.
In spite of all
the fu n’ral songs,
the birds will make
their joy ful (E)sounds.
You’ll won der why the earth still (E)moves, you’ll won der how you’ll car ry on.
But you’ll be o kay
on that first day
when I’m gone.
Dusk (E)will come
with fi re flies,
and whip poor (A)will
and crick (E)ets call.
And ev ’ry star
will take its place
in sil v’ry gown
and pur (G#m)ple shawl.
You’ll lie down in our big bed, dread the dark and dread
the dawn.
But you’ll be al right
on that first night
when I’m gone.
(E)You will reach
for me in vain,
you’ll be whis
per ing my name,
as if sor
row were your friend
and this world
so a li (B7)en.
But life will (E)call
with daf fo (Esus2)dils
and morn ing (A)glo
ri ous blue skies.
You’ll think of me;
some mem o ry,
and soft ly smile
to your
sur prise.
And e ven though you love me still, you will know where you
be long.
Just give it time;
we’ll both be (Asus2)fine
(CN.C.)when I’m (E)gone.
When I'm Gone — Visual Piano Sheet Music
"When I'm Gone" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 69 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “When I'm Gone”
- Why does "When I'm Gone" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "When I'm Gone".
- What key is "When I'm Gone" by Joey+Rory played in?
- When I'm Gone is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "When I'm Gone"?
- The arrangement plays at 69 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "When I'm Gone" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "When I'm Gone"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "When I'm Gone"?
- "When I'm Gone" was originally performed by Joey+Rory. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "When I'm Gone"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Amaj9, Asus2, B, B7, C, C#m, E, +3 more.
- Is this real sheet music for "When I'm Gone"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "When I'm Gone".
- Can I see all the notes in "When I'm Gone"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 69 BPM.
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