Library / Separation from Loved Ones
Listen to this when
Leaving on a Jet Plane
Bags packed by the door, heart staying behind ✈️
Who it's for
Written by John Denver, the song captures the ache of leaving someone you care about, not knowing when you'll be back.
Sad, torn→Tender, hopeful about reunion
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Leaving on a Jet Plane" was written by John Denver in 1966 during a layover at Washington National Airport and was originally titled "Babe I Hate to Go". Peter, Paul and Mary recorded it on Album 1700 (1967) and released it as a single in 1969; it became their only Billboard Hot 100 number one.
Where to find it
All major streaming services.
Before you start
Age: All ages
Better by far you should forget and smile Than that you should remember and be sad.Christina Rossetti, “Remember”
