Long Goodbye
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Key of Ab: tune down 1/2 step, play in A
|:A |F#m |E |D :|
A F#m E
I know they say if you love somebody you should set them free
D A
But it sure is hard to do it sure is hard to do
F#m E
I know they say if you don't come back again then it's meant to be
D C
Those words don't pull me through cause I'm still in love with you
Am G
I spend each day here waiting for a miracle
F Dm C B
But it's just you and me goin' through the mill climbin' up a hill
(chorus)
A F#m
This is the long goodbye somebody tell me why
E
Two lovers in love can't make it
D A
Just what kind of love keeps breaking a heart
F#m
No matter how hard I try I always make you cry
E
Come on, baby, it's over let's face it
D E A F#m E D
All that's happening here is a long goodbye
A F#m E
Sometimes I ask my heart did we really give our love a chance
D A
But I know without a doubt we turned it inside out
F#m E
And if we walked away it would make more sense
D C
But it tears me up inside just to think we could still try
Am G
How long must we keep running on a carousel
F Dm C B
Goin' round and round and never getting anywhere on a wing and prayer
(chorus)
|:A |F#m |E |D :|
How to play Long Goodbye
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 Ab. 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.