How Long
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
Standard tuning, no Capo
[Verse 1]
C F C
How long, how long 'til I reach the other side
C Fm C
How long 'til I reach the other side
Am
This whole world has got me down
C F
And it won't quit spinnin' round
C G C
How long 'til I reach the other side
[Verse 2]
C F C
How far, how far is that golden river shore
C Fm C
How far is that golden river shore
Am
I can see it up ahead
C F
A quiet place to rest my head
C G C
How far is that golden river shore
[Chorus]
Am C F G Am
How long, how long, how long 'til I reach the other side
[Verse 3]
C F C
How sweet, how sweet is that honey flowin' free
C Fm C
How sweet is that honey flowin' free
Am
Is it comin' up from the ground
C F
Of that blessed holy town
C G C
How sweet is that honey flowin' free
[Chorus]
Am C F G Am
How long, how long, how long 'til I reach the other side
Am C F G Am
How long, how long, how long 'til I reach the other side
[Interlude]
C F C
C Fm C
Am C F
C G C
[Verse 4]
C F C
How long, how long must I stay the lonely mile
C Fm C
How long must I stay the lonely mile
Am
See my boot heel's wearin' thin
C F
And they're bound to meet their end
C G C
How long must I stay the lonely mile
[Verse 5]
C F C
Tell me how tall, how tall is the mountain that I climb
C Fm C
How tall is that mountain that I climb
Am C F
Soon I'll be up in the clouds and I'm not looking down
C G C
How tall is that mountain that I climb
[Chorus]
Am C F G Am
How long, how long, how long 'til I reach the other side
Am C F G Am
How long, how long, how long 'til I reach the other side
[Verse 6]
C F C
How bright, how bright are my garments gonna shine
C Fm C
How bright are my garments gonna shine
Am C F
When they've been washed in the blood of that good and only son
C G C
How bright are my garments gonna shine
[Verse 7]
C F C
How soon, how soon 'til I meet my savior there
C Fm C
How soon 'til I meet my savior there
Am C F
A little longer must I wait 'til I reach those pearly gates
C G C
How soon till I meet my savior there
[Chorus]
Am C F G Am
How long, how long, how long 'til I reach the other side
Am C F G Am
How long, how long, how long 'til I reach the other side
[Outro]
C F
C G C G C
How to play How 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 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.