Have I Stayed Away Too Long
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C G7 C
Have I stayed away too long
G7 C
Have I stayed away too long
F C F
If I come home tonight would you still be my darling
C G7 C
Or have I stayed away too long
G7 C
The love light that shone so strong
G7 C
Sweet love light that shone so strong
F C F
If I came home tonight would that same light be burning
C G7 C
Or have I stayed away too long
F C
I'm just outside of town and I'll soon be at your door
G7
Or maybe I'd be wrong to hurry there
F C
I'd best stay out of town and worry you no more
D7 G7
Maybe someone else has made you care
C G7 C
Have all of my dreams gone wrong
G7 C
My beautiful dreams gone wrong
F C F
If I came home tonight would you still be my darling
C G7 C
Or have I stayed away too long
How to play Have I Stayed Away Too Long
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.