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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "When I'm Gone" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "When I'm Gone" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "When I'm Gone" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "When I'm Gone"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "When I'm Gone" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "When I'm Gone"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "When I'm Gone" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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