I've Been Alone Too Long
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Intro: C F G C
F G
Funny how you can go on livin'
F C
And lose the simple knack of givin'
F D G
It slips away before ya know it's gone
C F G
You build up walls and before you know it
F C
Someone moves you and you want to show it
F D G
But she just can't, find a way of lettin' on
F C
I've been alone too long, baby now don't you see
F G
I've been alone too long
C
That's all that's wrong with me
F C
I want to build you a dream, paint you a sunrise
E Am
Write you a beautiful song
G C
But I don't know how, I've been alone too long
Instrumental
F G C F G C
F G
Funny how you can cut off feelin'
F C
And tell yourself your wounds are healing
F D G
When all you've done is turn the pain inside
C F G
And when your sure no one can get to you
F C
Someone smiles and it goes right through you
F D G
And wakes up, somethin' that you thought had died
F C
I've been alone too long, baby now don't you see
F G
I've been alone too long
C
That's all that's wrong with me
F C
I want to build you a dream, paint you a sunrise
E Am
Write you a beautiful song
G C
But I don't know how, I've been alone too long
Instrumental
F C F C G
C F G C F G
I've been alone too long, I've been alone too long
C F G C F G
I've been alone too long, I've been alone too long
C F G C F G C
I've been alone too long, I've been alone too long...
How to play I've Been Alone Too Long
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.