Folk · 1966 · beginner

Leaving on a Jet Plane

by John Denver
Key of G beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVV7vi
GCD7Em
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BPM 100
Key
G
Chords
4
Genre
Folk
Year
1966

Leaving on a Jet Plane Chord Progression Breakdown

Leaving on a Jet Plane (1966) is a beginner folk song that uses the progression I – IV – V7 – vi (G, C, D7, Em in G).

Analysis

  • I (G) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V7 (D7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color
  • vi (Em) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality

Tags

folk1960ssinger-songwriter

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What is the chord progression for Leaving on a Jet Plane?

Leaving on a Jet Plane by John Denver uses the chords G, C, D7, Em in the key of G.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – IV – V7 – vi.

What key is Leaving on a Jet Plane in?

Leaving on a Jet Plane by John Denver is in the key of G.

The primary chords are G, C, D7.

Is Leaving on a Jet Plane beginner-friendly?

Yes! Leaving on a Jet Plane is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Leaving on a Jet Plane?

Leaving on a Jet Plane is a folk song from 1966.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of folk music.

Can I transpose Leaving on a Jet Plane to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.