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Leaving On A Jet Plane

"Leaving On A Jet Plane" is a song written by John Denver, an American singer-songwriter, in the original key of E major. The song was released in 1967 and gained popularity when it was covered by Peter, Paul and Mary in 1969. John Denver himself recorded the song for his 1969 album "Rhymes & Reasons." The composition showcases Denver's folk-rock style and heartfelt lyrics, reflecting the emotions of someone leaving their loved ones behind. Interestingly, "Leaving On A Jet Plane" was originally titled "Babe, I Hate to Go" and was written by Denver during his time with The Mitchell Trio. The melody is characterized by its gentle and soothing guitar strumming, echoing the bittersweet sentiment of departure.
Leaving On A Jet Plane - John Denver

g a c b g c d e g a
All my bags are packed I'm ready to go
c c b g d e g a
I'm standin' here outside your door
c c b a g c b a g a
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
g a c b g d d e g a
But the dawn is breakin' it's early morn
g c b g d c d e g a
The taxi's waitin' he's blowin' his horn
g c b a g c b a g a ( g fa? )
Already I'm so lonesome I could die

d d b d c b g
So kiss me and smile for me
d c b d c b g
Tell me that you'll wait for me
d c b d c b a g a
Hold me like you'll never let me go
g d d b e d c d
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
d b d c d c b g
Don't know when I'll be back again
d c b a g a g fa? e d
Oh babe , I hate to go ( oh oh oh oh )

c c c b g d e g a
there's so many times i've let you down
c c b g d e g a
so many times i've played around
c c b g c b a g a
i tell you now , they don't mean a thing
g a c b g d e g a
every place i go , i'll think of you
g a c b g d e g a
every song i sing , i'll sing for you
c c b g c c b a g a
when i come back , i'll bring your wedding ring

d d b d c b g
So kiss me and smile for me
d c b d c b g
Tell me that you'll wait for me
d c b d c b a g a
Hold me like you'll never let me go
g d d b e d c d
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
d b d c d c b g
Don't know when I'll be back again
d c b a g a
Oh babe , I hate to go

c b g d e g a c
Now the time has come to leave you
c b g d e a c
One more time let me kiss you
c b g c b a g a
Close your eyes I'll be on my way
c b g d e g a
Dream about the days to come
g c b g d e g a
When I won't have to leave alone
g c b g c b a g a
About the times , I won't have to say

d d b d c b g
Oh kiss me and smile for me
d c b d c b g
Tell me that you'll wait for me
d c b d c b a g a
Hold me like you'll never let me go
g d d b e d c d
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
d b d c d c b g
Don't know when I'll be back again
d c b a g a g d d
Oh babe , I hate to go
d g fa? e d
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
d b d c b g e d
Don't know when I'll be back again
d c b a g a g fa? e d
Oh babe , I hate to go ( oh oh oh oh )