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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "When I'm Gone" by Joey+Rory 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 E, 69 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Try other practice modes:
About “When I'm Gone”
- Can I learn "When I'm Gone" 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 "When I'm Gone" with hands-separate practice in E at 69 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "When I'm Gone"?
- 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 "When I'm Gone" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "When I'm Gone"?
- 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. "When I'm Gone" is in the key of E at 69 BPM.
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