Leaving on a Jet Plane
Peter, Paul and Mary
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All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go I'm standing 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 cry So kiss me and smile for me Tell me that you'll wait for me Hold me like you'll never let me go I'm leavin' on a jet plane I Don't know when I'll be back again Oh, babe, I hate to go 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 wear your wedding ring So kiss me and smile for me Tell me that you'll wait for me Hold me like you'll never let me go I'm leavin' on a jet plane I Don't know when I'll be back again Oh, babe, I hate to go 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 Kiss me and smile for me Tell me that you'll wait for me Hold me like you'll never let me go I'm leavin' on a jet plane I don't know when I'll be back again Leavin' on a jet plane I don't know when I'll be back again Leavin' on a jet plane I don't know when I'll be back again Oh babe I hate to go
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Written by: John Denver
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11 facts about this song
Song Composition"Leaving on a Jet Plane" was written and composed by John Denver in 1966. Denver initially titled the song as "Babe, I Hate to Go".
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Song InterpretationsThe lyrics of the song often evoke feelings of sadness and longing, representing someone bidding farewell to their loved ones as they embark on a journey.
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Initial ReleaseEven though the song was initially penned and recorded by John Denver, it was first released by The Mitchell Trio in 1966, of which Denver was a part.
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Peter, Paul, and Mary's VersionThe folk singing group "Peter, Paul, and Mary" released their own cover of the song in 1967 on their Album 1700, but it was not released as a single until 1969.
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Chart PerformancePeter, Paul and Mary's version of the song became their only No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Vietnam War EraThe song gained immense popularity during the Vietnam War as it resonated with the emotions of soldiers leaving their loved ones behind to go to war.
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John Denver’s VersionJohn Denver himself did not release his own version of "Leaving on a Jet Plane" until 1969, on the album "Rhymes & Reasons".
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Use in MediaThe song has been prominently featured in several movies and TV shows, including "Armageddon" and "Mad Men", usually during scenes involving departures or goodbyes.
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Different CoversMany popular artists over the decades, including The Kendalls, Chantal Kreviazuk, and Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, have covered "Leaving on a Jet Plane" in various genres from country to pop-punk.
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Last Song Sung Live by John DenverIronically, "Leaving on a Jet Plane" was the last song that John Denver performed live on October 5, 1997, less than a week before he tragically died in a plane crash.
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LegacyThe song continues to be a universally recognized track and has been interpreted in various languages across the world. It remains a poignant anthem for departures and farewells.
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