How Long - Matchbox Twenty
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Capo 3
 
Intro: G Em7 Bm D
 
G
So many time with you and I
D G
Thought it was right, but I was wrong
D
It's true
G D
But I wouldn't feel the way I do
G
Without a sense of something real
D
For you
 
C Em
And it's all about a good thing
C D
So I don't mind holding on
 
G Em
But how long
Bm D
Are you gonna make me wait
G Em
And how long
Bm D
Are you gonna hesitate
G Em Bm
Cause l love the way we carry it on
D
But baby how long
 
G D
You know the way they always say
G
Don't make it never, it's better late
D
Well that's true
G D
But tell me why, my cautious angel
G
Must you put it in my face
D
Like you do
 
C Em
And it's all about a good thing
C D
So I don't mind holding on
 
G Em
But how long
Bm D
Are you gonna make me wait
G Em
And how long
Bm D
Are you gonna hesitate
G Em Bm
Cause l love the way we carry it on
D
But baby how long
 
C G
But baby I don't ever wanna make it feel too rush
D Em
Make it feel like love wouldn't be enough
C G
But that's just another don't mean much
D Em
Like a high school crush, make you wanna run
C G
Can't you see the way I need you crazy
D Em D
And I want you in my arms every night of my life
 
G Em
But how long
Bm D
Are you gonna make me wait
G Em
And how long
Bm D
Are you gonna hesitate
G Em Bm
Cause l love the way we carry it on
D
But baby how long
 
How long
How long
How long
Tell me how long

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What is the starting chord?

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Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

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