A Long Time Ago
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Intro: Dm C Dm C Em C Dm C
Dm C Dm C Em C Dm C
I fell in love with you long before I knew what it meant to give everything up
Dm C Dm C Em C Dm C
I was a woven stone rolling my way along till you came and made sense out of everything
Am G F C
But you couldn?t wait I couldn?t promise you anything
Am G F C
If it was all a mistake then I guess we're both to blame
Dm F Am G
I could have been so many things but it will never be enough for you
Dm F Am G
I was the one you counted on but I was never the one for you
Dm F F C C
Now I know I lost you a long time ago
Dm C Dm C Em C Dm C
Dm C Dm C
City of strangers out of danger
Em C Dm C
In your arms I was half awake half asleep
Dm C Dm C
Grab a hold to what I got regretting all that I'm not
Em C Dm C
I couldn't be the one who?d stand by your side
Am G F C
If it was all a mistake then I guess we're both to blame
Dm F Am G
I could have been so many things but it will never be enough for you
Dm F Am G
I was the one you counted on but I was never the one for you
Dm F F C G F Am G F F
Now I know I lost you a long time ago Oh-oh-oh Oh-Oh-Oh Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Oh Oh
Dm C Dm C
I hold no grudges I come bearing forgiveness
Em C Em C F C G
Only love only love even if it's not enough
Em C Em C F C G G
Only love only love even if it's not enough
Dm F C C
Now I know I lost you a long time ago
Dm F Am G
I could have been so many things but it will never be enough for you
Dm F Am G
I was the one you counted on but I was never the one for you
Dm F F C C
Now I know I lost you a long time ago
How to play A Long Time Ago
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.