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Lyrics of Leaving on a Jet Plane by John Denver
verse
All my bags are packed I′m ready to go
I'm standin′ here outside your door
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
But the dawn is breakin' it's early morn
The taxi′s waitin′ he's blowin′ his horn
Already I'm so lonesome I could die
chorus
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you′ll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
′Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
Don′t know when I′ll be back again
Oh baby, I hate to go
verse
There's so many times I′ve let you down
So many times I've played around
I tell you now, they don′t mean a thing
Every place I go, I'll think of you
Every song I sing, I′ll sing for you
When I come back, I'll bring your wedding ring
chorus
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you′ll never let me go
′Cause I'm leavin′ on a jet plane
Don't know when I′ll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go
verse
Now the time has come to leave you
One more time let me kiss you
Then close your eyes I'll be on my way
Dream about the days to come
When I won′t have to leave alone
About the times, I won't have to say
chorus
Kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you′ll never let me go
′Cause I'm leavin′ on a jet plane
Don't know when I′ll be back again
Oh baby, I hate to go
outro
'Cause I′m leavin' on a jet plane
Don't know when I′ll be back again
Oh baby, I hate to go
Writer(s): John Denver
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The song 'Leaving on a Jet Plane' by John Denver expresses the bittersweet emotions of departing from a loved one, promising to return despite past mistakes. The jet plane symbolizes the inevitability of leaving and the uncertainty of when one will be back, while the act of kissing and smiling signifies a hopeful farewell amidst the sadness of parting.
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Themes
Farewell and longing
• Oh baby, I hate to go
• Already I'm so lonesome I could die
• I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
Commitment and love
• Tell me that you'll wait for me
• When I come back, I'll bring your wedding ring
• Dream about the days to come
Regret and reflection
• So many times I've played around
• There's so many times I've let you down
• I tell you now, they don't mean a thing
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Moods
Heartbreak, love, angst, reflection, solitude
Rating: G
Lyrics are child-friendly and safe for all!
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Album • 1969 • 14 tracks
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