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Leaving on a Jet Plane Chords

“Leaving on a Jet Plane” by John Denver is played in the key of D and uses the chords D, G, A and C. It's an easy song — a good pick for beginners. This folk song comes with an interactive player so you can transpose, add a capo and autoscroll while you play.

Chords:DGAC

Chords for Leaving on a Jet Plane

Key: DBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyFolk
D
3
90
 All my Dbags are packed I'm Gready to go.
 I'm Dstanding here outGside your door.
 I Dhate to wake you Gup to say goodAbye.
 But the Ddawn is breaking it's Gearly morn.
 The Dtaxi's waitin he's Gblownin his horn.
 AlDready I'm so Clonesome I could Adie.
 Chorus :
 So Dkiss me and Gsmile for me. DTell me that you'll Gwait for me.
DHold me like you'll Gnever let me gAo.
 Cause I'm Dleavin Gon a jet plane. D Don't know when GI'll be back again. G
 Oh, Cbabe I hate to Ago.
 There's is Dmany times I've Glet you down
 So Dmany times I've Gplayed around.
 I Dtell you now Gthey don't mean a Athing.
 Every Dplace I go I'll Gthink of you.
 Ev'ry Dsong I sing I'll Gsing for you.
 When DI come back I'll Cbring your wedding Aring.
 Chorus :
DNow the time Gcome to leave you.
DOne more time Glet me kiss you.
 Then Dclose your eyes GI'll be on my Away.
DDream about the Gdays to come.
 When DI won't have to Gleave alone.
 ADbout the times CI won't have to Asay
 Chorus :
 I'm Dleavin Gon a jet plane. D Don't know when GI'll be back again. G
 Oh, Cbabe, I hate to Ago. G
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Leaving on a Jet Plane — FAQ

What key is “Leaving on a Jet Plane” in?

“Leaving on a Jet Plane” by John Denver is in the key of D. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords are used in “Leaving on a Jet Plane”?

“Leaving on a Jet Plane” uses D, G, A and C.

Is “Leaving on a Jet Plane” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Leaving on a Jet Plane” is rated easy and suits beginners.

Who sings “Leaving on a Jet Plane”?

“Leaving on a Jet Plane” is performed by John Denver.