How Long
View chords used in this chart
Esus4 to E5 movement can be
done at the end of every line.
Intro
E Esus4 E5 x2
E D A E x2
[Verso 1]
E D A E
So you think that he's gonna wanna love you forever,
D A E
Just how long do you think his forever's gonna be?
D A E
Happy now for a while then it all seems better,
D A E
If you change would you change would you ever want me?
[Refrão]
A A/G# F#m E A A/G# F#m E
How....... long? How....... long?
Turnaround
E Esus4 E5
[Verso 2]
E D A E
There was a time you were mine nothing mattered
D A E
I was blind in my mind you were all I could see
D A E
Then he told you he was gonna love you forever,
D A E
Just how long do you think his forever's gonna be?
[Refrão]
A A/G# F#m E A A/G# F#m E
How....... long? How....... long?
Solo
E D A E x4
[Refrão]
A A/G# F#m E A A/G# F#m E
How....... long? How....... long?
[Verso 3]
E D A E
There was a time you were mine nothing mattered
D A E
I was blind in my mind you were all I could see
D A E
Then he told you he was gonna love you forever,
D A E
Just how long do you think his forever's gonna be?
[Refrão]
A A/G# F#m E A A/G# F#m E
How....... long? How....... long?
A A/G# F#m E A A/G# F#m E
How....... long? How....... long?
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 Esus4. 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.