HOW LONG BLUES by Leroy Carr
View chords used in this chart
E E7 A A7
(e) |-------------|-------------------|------------|-----------------|
(B) |----/12-12---|---12-12-10-8------|------------|-----------------|
(G) |-------------|--------------9~~~-|-7/9~~~~~~~-|-7/9~~~-9/7------|
(D) |-------------|-------------------|------------|------------9----|
(A) |-------------|-------------------|------------|--------------10-|
(E) |-------------|-------------------|------------|-----------------|
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E B7 E E
(e) |------------|---------------|----------------------|---------|
(B) |------------|---------------|----------------------|---------|
(G) |------------|---7-7-7-------|---9-9/7--9/7-9-7-----|-7~~~~~~-|
(D) |------------|---------9/7---|------------------9-7-|---------|
(A) |--/7-7~~~~~-|---------------|----------------------|---------|
(E) |------------|---------------|----------------------|---------|
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How [E] long, baby how [E7] long,
Has that [A] evening train been [A7] gone?
How [E] long, how how [B7] long, baby how [E] long? [E]
Went to the [E] station, didn't see no [E7] train.
Down in my [A] heart, I have an aching [A7] pain.
How [E] long, how how [B7] long, baby how [E] long? [E]
I feel dis[E]gusted, I feel so [E7] bad
Thinking 'bout the [A] good time that I once had [A7] had.
How [E] long, how how [B7] long, baby how [E] long? [E]
I could see the [E] green grass growing on the [E7] hill;
I ain't seen no [A] greenback on a dollar [A7] bill.
How [E] long, how how [B7] long, baby how [E] long? [E]
You're gonna be [E] sorry you feel so [E7] blue.
When you want [A] me, baby, I declare I want, want [A7] you.
How [E] long, how how [B7] long, baby how [E] long? [E]
Solo on Verse
Don't have no [E] money for to ride the [E7] train.
I would ride the [A] rugs, baby, to be with you a[A7]gain.
How [E] long, how how [B7] long, baby how [E] long? [E]
How [E] long, baby how [E7] long
Must I [A] keep my, my watching [A7] point?
How [E] long, how how [B7] long, baby how [E] long? [E]
(e) |---12-10-9----9-----|------------------|
(B) |-----------12---8-9-|------------------|
(G) |--------------------|-9----------------|
(D) |--------------------|---9-11-9-12~~~~--|
(A) |--------------------|------------------|
(E) |--------------------|------------------|
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How to play HOW LONG BLUES by Leroy Carr
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 E. 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.