Long Days Short Years
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[Intro ]
E F# G#m E F#
E F# G#m E F#
[Refrão]
E F# G#m
Long days short years
E F# G#m
Daddy come see what I drew today it's Mama you and me
E F# G#m E F#
Daddy don't wish these years away they're dust upon the breeze
E F# G#m
Long days short years
E F# G#m
Daddy just one more throw today I think I'm getting strong
E F# G#m F# E F#
Daddy just five more minutes please I swear you counted wrong
[Refrão]
E F# G#m F#
These long days they'll soon fade
E F#
And they'll leave you wanting more
E F# G#m F#
These good days they're always
D#m E F# D#m
Giving you the strength for glory
E F#
For your pages in this story
E F#
Steady shoulders for the plow
Interlude
E F# G#m E F#
E F# G#m E F#
[Verso 2]
E F# G#m
Long days short years
E F# G#m
Boots at the back door mud in hall and a couple good dings in the bedroom wall
E F# G#m F# E F#
Coffee went cold in my cup again and I don't know what today is
[Refrão]
E F# G#m F#
These long days they'll soon fade
E F#
And they'll leave you wanting more
E F# G#m F#
These good days they're always
D#m E F# D#m
Giving you the strength for glory
E F#
For your pages in this story
E F#
Steady shoulders for the plow
Interlude
E F# G#m E F#
E F# G#m E F#
{Coda}
E F# G#m
These are the days of sun and gold and silver-reddest wine
E F#
They won't ever come again
E F# G#m
Wring them out and don't you even leave a drop behind
E F#
Drain the cup down 'til it's dry
E F# G#m F# E
Drain the cup down 'til it's dry
E F# G#m
Long days short years
E F# G#m F# E
Grandpa come see what I drew today it's grandma you and me
How to play Long Days Short Years
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 E. 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.