Lets Take The Long Way Around The World
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C
In the daily rush of things
C maj7
If we stop to think it seems
C7 F
We never have time alone
Am
Doing things we have to do
C/G
Not much time for me and you
F D7 G7sus4 G7
Before we know it it will all be gone
C G7/B Am Em/G
LetÂ’s take the long way around the world
F C/E Dm7
Sharing each other as we go
G C G/B Am C/G
LetÂ’s take the long way around the world
F Dm7/G C
And letÂ’s take it real slow
C
I get hungry just to talk
Cmaj7
Take your hand and take a walk
C7 F
I never have you to myself enough
Am
The two of us are really one
C/G
And when itÂ’s all said and done
F D7 G7sus4 G7
The only thing that really lasts is love
C G7 Am Em
LetÂ’s take the long way around the world
F C/E Dm7 G7
Sharing each other as we go
G7 C G/B Am C/G
LetÂ’s take the long way around the world
F Dm7 G C
And letÂ’s take it real slow
How to play Lets Take The Long Way Around The World
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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.