How Long Gone (ver. 2)
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Submitted by Charlie Schweitzer
HOW LONG GONE
By: Brooks and Dunn
Recorded in F)
E...... E B A B, E B A B
E B A B
(1st V.) I keep thinkin' any minute, you'll be comin' home honey.
E B A B
I ain't seen nothin' of you in a month of Sundays.
E B A B E E B A B,
Tell me, how long gone are you gonna be?
E B A B E B
All you said was you had to get goin' Ah! But baby,
A B E B A B E E B A E
I wouldn't mind knowin' Just how long gone are you gonna be?
C#m B C#m B
(Chorus)How'm I supposed to make any plans, when I still don't even understand,
A (A Ab Gb E B) B
If you're ever gonna come back home to me. Tell me please.....
E B A B E E B A B, E B A B
How long gone are you gonna be?
E B A B E B A B
(2nd V)Maybe I didn't pay enough attention. I do believe you forgot to mention,
E B A B E E B A B,
Just how long gone were ya gonna be.
E B A B
Phone ain't ringin', 'cause you ain't callin',
E B A B
I ain't been hearin' your footsteps fallin'.
E B A B E E B A E
Tell me, How long gone are ya gonna be? Well!!
(Chorus) (Lead) E B A B, E B A E
(Chorus) E B A B
A B A B E B A E
Tell me, how long gone are you gonna be.
(Lead) E B A B, E B A B, E B A B, E B A, E
How to play How Long Gone (ver. 2)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.