When You're Gone

by Avril Lavigne
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Lyrics

I (G)al ways need ed time on my own.

Ev I nev er thought I’d

need you there when I cried.

And the (G)days feel like years when I’m a lone,

and the bed where you lie

is made the up on your side.

When (Am7)you walk a way, I count the (G)steps that you take.

Do you (C)see how much I need you right now?

When you’re gone,

the piec es of my heart are miss ing you.

When you’re gone,

the face I came to know is miss ing too.

When you’re gone, the words I need to hear to al ways get me (D)through the day

and make it O K...

I miss you.

I’ve (G)nev er felt this time on be fore.

Ev I thing that I do

re you minds me of you.

And the (G)clothes you left, they on I’m floor, lone,

and they smell just like you.

is made the things that you do.

When (Am7)you walk a way, I count the (G)steps that you take.

Do you (C)see how much I need you right now?

When you’re gone,

the piec es of my heart are miss ing you.

When you’re gone,

the face I came to know is miss ing too.

When you’re gone, the words I need to hear to al ways get me (D)through the day

and make it O K...

I miss you.

I’ve

I miss you.

We were made for each oth er,

out here for ev er,

I know we were.

(B7)Yeah, yeah.

(Em)All I ev er want ed was for (Esus)you to know, (C)ev ’ry thing I do, I give my (D)heart and soul.

(C#)I can hard ly breathe; I need to feel you here with me.

When you’re (Cmaj9)gone,

the piec es of my heart are miss ing you.

When you’re gone,

the face I came to know is miss ing too.

When you’re gone, the words I need to hear will (G)al ways get me through

the day

and make it o kay.

I miss

you.

When You're Gone — Piano Lead Sheet

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"When You're Gone" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 71 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “When You're Gone

Where are the chord symbols for "When You're Gone" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "When You're Gone" is in G.
What key is "When You're Gone" by Avril Lavigne played in?
When You're Gone 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 "When You're Gone"?
The arrangement plays at 71 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "When You're Gone" 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 "When You're Gone"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "When You're Gone"?
"When You're Gone" was originally performed by Avril Lavigne. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "When You're Gone"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: Am7, B7, Bm, C, C#m7, Cmaj7, Cmaj9, D, +7 more.
What other songs by Avril Lavigne can I play here?
Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "EVERYBODY HURTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "When You're Gone" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "When You're Gone" is in the key of G at 71 BPM.
What chords are in "When You're Gone"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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