Leavin On A Jet Plane
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From: Scott Durham <75372.257@dub-gw-2.compuserve.com>
Subject: LEAVIN ON A JET PLANE
Song: Leavin On A Jet Plane
Performed by: John Denver
Submitted by Scott Durham 75372.257@compuserve.com
G7 C F
ALL MY BAGS ARE PACKED, I'M READY TO GO.
C F
I'M STANDING HERE OUT-SIDE YOUR DOOR
C Am G G7
I HATE TO WAKE YOU UP TO SAY GOOD-BYE.
G7 C F
BUT THE DAWN IS BREAKING, IT'S EARLY MORN,
C F
THE TAXI'S WAITING, HE'S BLOWING HIS HORN
C Am G G7
AL-READY I'M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY.
G7 C F
SO KISS ME AND SMILE FOR ME
C F
TELL ME THAT YOU'LL WAIT FOR ME
C Dm G7
HOLD ME LIKE YOU'LL NEVER LET ME GO.
C F
I'M LEAVING ON A JET PLANE
C F
DON'T KNOW WHEN I'LL BE BACK AGAIN
Am G7
OH BABE I HATE TO GO
G7 C F
THERE'S SO MANY TIMES I'VE LET YOU DOWN
C F
SO MANY TIMES I'VE PLAYED AROUND
C Am G G7
I TELL YOU NOW THEY DON'T MEAN A THING
C F
EVERY PLACE I GO I'LL THINK OF YOU
C F
EVERY SONG I SING I'LL SING FOR YOU
C Am G G7
WHEN I COME BACK I'LL WEAR YOUR WEDDING RING.
G7 C F
SO KISS ME AND SMILE FOR ME
C F
TELL ME THAT YOU'LL WAIT FOR ME
C Dm G7
HOLD ME LIKE YOU'LL NEVER LET ME GO.
C F
I'M LEAVING ON A JET PLANE
C F
DON'T KNOW WHEN I'LL BE BACK AGAIN
Am G7
OH BABE I HATE TO GO
G7 C F
NOW THE TIME HAS COME TO LEAVE YOU
C F
ONE MORE TIME LET ME KISS YOU
C Am G G7
THEN CLOSE YOUR EYES I'LL BE ON MY WAY
C F
DREAM ABOUT THE DAYS TO COME
C F
WHEN I WON'T HAVE TO LEAVE ALONE
C Am G G7
A-BOUT THE TIMES I WON'T HAVE TO SAY.
G7 C F
SO KISS ME AND SMILE FOR ME
C F
TELL ME THAT YOU'LL WAIT FOR ME
C Dm G7
HOLD ME LIKE YOU'LL NEVER LET ME GO.
C F
I'M LEAVING ON A JET PLANE
C F
DON'T KNOW WHEN I'LL BE BACK AGAIN
Am G7
OH BABE I HATE TO GO
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How to play Leavin On A Jet Plane
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The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.