Been Alone So Long
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G
Been alone so long
D
that I've forgotten what it's like
C
to feel somebody next to me
Em
and hear her breathing peacefully
D G D C
when I wake up at ni-g-ht.
Em
wake up at night
G
Been alone so long
D
that I've forgotten what to say--
C
if I meet somebody who
Em
might easily resemble you
D G D C
I smile, but look a-w-a-y...
Em
I look away.
{Solo Sax: 2F represents play two quarters of F in that bar}
/ 2F C G / 2C 2G / 4Am
/ 2F C G / 2C 2G / 2C 2D
/ 2F C G / 2C 2G / 4Am
/ 2F C G / C G F G / 4D
G
Been alone so long
D
that I've forgotten what to do:
C
how to make the whole thing right
Em
and how to help if she's uptight
C
and when to run and when to fight...
Em
how to make her stay the night--
D G D C
that's if I ever knew-----
Em
If I ever knew.
G
Been alone so long
D
that I've forgotten what it's like
C
to feel somebody next to me
Em
and hear her breathing peacefully
C G D C
when I wake up at ni-g-ht
Em
wake up at night
How to play Been Alone So Long
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.