How Long Has This Been Going On
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Intro:
Eb/F F (x4)
F#m7
Gm7 Dm7 Cm7 Cm7 Dm7
How long has this been goin' on?
Gm7 Dm7 Cm7 Cm7 Dm7
How long has this been goin' on?
Eb/F F
Well, your friends with their fancy persuasion
Eb/F F
don't admit that it's part of a scheme,
Eb/F F
but I can't help but have my suspicion
Eb/F F
'cause I ain't quite as dumb as I seem.
Eb/F F
And you said you was never intendin'
Eb/F F
to break up our scene in this way,
Eb/F F
but there ain't any use in pretendin'
Eb/F F F#m7
it could happen to us any day.
Gm7 Dm7 Cm7 Cm7 Dm7
How long has this been goin' on?
Gm7 Dm7 Cm7 Cm7 Dm7
How long has this been goin' on?
SOLO Bridge: (rhythm guitar, barre 3rd fret)
Gm F/G x8
Eb/F F
Well, your friends with their fancy persuasion
Eb/F F
don't admit that it's part of a scheme,
Eb/F F
but I can't help but have my suspicion
Eb/F F
'cause I ain't quite as dumb as I seem.
Eb/F F
And you said you was never intendin'
Eb/F F
to break up our scene in this way,
Eb/F F
but there ain't any use in pretendin'
Eb/F F F#m7
it could happen to us any day.
Gm7 Dm7 Cm7 Cm7 Dm7
How long has this been goin' on?
Gm7 Dm7 Cm7 Cm7 Dm7
How long has this been goin' on?
How to play How Long Has This Been Going On
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb/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.