Medley: Leaving On A Jet Plane / Goodbye Again Lyrics
John Denver
Lyrics
This old guitar taught me to sing a love song
It showed me how to laugh and how to cry
Itduced me to some friends of mine and brightened up some days
It helped me make it through some lonely nights
Oh, what a friend to have on a cold and lonely night
This old guitar gave me my lovely lady
It opened up her eyes and ears to me
It brought us close together I guess it broke her heart
It opened up the space for us to be
What a lovely place, a lovely space to be
This old guitar gave me my life, my living
All the things you know I love to do
To serenade the stars that shine from a sunny mountainside
Most of all to sing my songs for you
I love to sing these songs for you, yes, I do, you know
I love to sing my songs for you
Song & Lyrics Facts
John Denver's "Medley: Leaving on a Jet Plane / Goodbye Again" was released in 1971 as part of his album Poems, Prayers & Promises. The song was written by John Denver and produced by Milt Okun.
It features backing vocals from the Mitchell Trio (later known as The Muppets). This medley is an emotional combination of two songs that tell the story of love and loss. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, expressing both sadness at leaving and hope for a reunion someday. The track has become one of Denver's most beloved hits, and it continues to be remembered fondly today.