Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D
Leaving on a Jet Plane Chords – Guitar
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Three chords
G, C, and D — the folk song standard.
2
Fingerpick or strum
Works great with fingerpicking or a gentle strum pattern.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C
All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go.
G C
I’m standing here outside your door.
G C D
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye.
Chorus
G C
So kiss me and smile for me,
G C
Tell me that you’ll wait for me.
G C D
Hold me like you’ll never let me go.
G C
‘Cause I’m leaving on a jet plane,
G C
Don’t know when I’ll be back again.
G C D
Oh babe, I hate to go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Leaving on a Jet Plane"?
You need 3 Beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.
Is "Leaving on a Jet Plane" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated Beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Leaving on a Jet Plane" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Leaving on a Jet Plane"?
It was written by John Denver.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D
Leaving on a Jet Plane Chords – Ukulele
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Three chords
G, C, and D — the folk song standard.
2
Fingerpick or strum
Works great with fingerpicking or a gentle strum pattern.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C
All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go.
G C
I’m standing here outside your door.
G C D
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye.
Chorus
G C
So kiss me and smile for me,
G C
Tell me that you’ll wait for me.
G C D
Hold me like you’ll never let me go.
G C
‘Cause I’m leaving on a jet plane,
G C
Don’t know when I’ll be back again.
G C D
Oh babe, I hate to go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Leaving on a Jet Plane"?
You need 3 Beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.
Is "Leaving on a Jet Plane" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated Beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Leaving on a Jet Plane" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Leaving on a Jet Plane"?
It was written by John Denver.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D
Leaving on a Jet Plane Chords – Piano
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Three chords
G, C, and D — the folk song standard.
2
Fingerpick or strum
Works great with fingerpicking or a gentle strum pattern.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C
All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go.
G C
I’m standing here outside your door.
G C D
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye.
Chorus
G C
So kiss me and smile for me,
G C
Tell me that you’ll wait for me.
G C D
Hold me like you’ll never let me go.
G C
‘Cause I’m leaving on a jet plane,
G C
Don’t know when I’ll be back again.
G C D
Oh babe, I hate to go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Leaving on a Jet Plane"?
You need 3 Beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.
Is "Leaving on a Jet Plane" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated Beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Leaving on a Jet Plane" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Leaving on a Jet Plane"?
It was written by John Denver.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D
Leaving on a Jet Plane Chords – Banjo
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Three chords
G, C, and D — the folk song standard.
2
Fingerpick or strum
Works great with fingerpicking or a gentle strum pattern.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C
All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go.
G C
I’m standing here outside your door.
G C D
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye.
Chorus
G C
So kiss me and smile for me,
G C
Tell me that you’ll wait for me.
G C D
Hold me like you’ll never let me go.
G C
‘Cause I’m leaving on a jet plane,
G C
Don’t know when I’ll be back again.
G C D
Oh babe, I hate to go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Leaving on a Jet Plane"?
You need 3 Beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.
Is "Leaving on a Jet Plane" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated Beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Leaving on a Jet Plane" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Leaving on a Jet Plane"?
It was written by John Denver.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D
Leaving on a Jet Plane Chords – Mandolin
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Three chords
G, C, and D — the folk song standard.
2
Fingerpick or strum
Works great with fingerpicking or a gentle strum pattern.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C
All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go.
G C
I’m standing here outside your door.
G C D
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye.
Chorus
G C
So kiss me and smile for me,
G C
Tell me that you’ll wait for me.
G C D
Hold me like you’ll never let me go.
G C
‘Cause I’m leaving on a jet plane,
G C
Don’t know when I’ll be back again.
G C D
Oh babe, I hate to go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Leaving on a Jet Plane"?
You need 3 Beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.
Is "Leaving on a Jet Plane" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated Beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Leaving on a Jet Plane" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Leaving on a Jet Plane"?
It was written by John Denver.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D
Leaving on a Jet Plane Chords – Harmonica
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Three chords
G, C, and D — the folk song standard.
2
Fingerpick or strum
Works great with fingerpicking or a gentle strum pattern.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C
All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go.
G C
I’m standing here outside your door.
G C D
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye.
Chorus
G C
So kiss me and smile for me,
G C
Tell me that you’ll wait for me.
G C D
Hold me like you’ll never let me go.
G C
‘Cause I’m leaving on a jet plane,
G C
Don’t know when I’ll be back again.
G C D
Oh babe, I hate to go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Leaving on a Jet Plane"?
You need 3 Beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.
Is "Leaving on a Jet Plane" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated Beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Leaving on a Jet Plane" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Leaving on a Jet Plane"?
It was written by John Denver.