How Long
View chords used in this chart
C
Like a blue bird with his heart removed
F
Lonely as a train
C F C G C
I’ve run just as far as I can run
C F
If I ever see the good old days shining in the sun
C G C
I’ll be doin’ fine and then some
[Refrão] Am G F C G
How long how long woman will you weep
Am G F C G C
How long how long rock yourself to sleep
C
I’ve been doin’ time in a lonesome prison
F
Where the sun don’t shine
G
Just outside the freedom river runs
C
Out there in that shining night
F
With bloodhounds on your mind
C G C
Don’t you know it’s a same sad situation
Chorus
Solo C F (C-F-C) G
C C7
Everbody feels allright
F
You now I’ve heard some poor fool sing
C G
Everyone is our there on the loose
C
Well I wish I’ve been in the land of fools
F
No one knew my name
C G C
But what you get is not quite what you choose
Chorus
Am G F C
Hoooooow looooong, hooooow looooong
Am D D
Muddy river runs so deep
Am G F C
Hoooooow looooong, hooooow looooong
C G C
Good night baby rock yourself to sleep
G C (Sleep) tight baby rock yourself to sleep
G F C C7
(B-b-b) bye bye baby rock yourself to sleep
How to play How Long
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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.