Long Life
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E A D A
Jack you?ve spelling wrong for so long, now I?m so tired
E A D A
The only thing you can go and do is get yourself fired
E A
And with your pay cheque, just like the last one
D A E A
When tonight through it will be gone so will I
Intro. (repeat twice) : A / C#m / A7 / D / Dm / Dm / A / A
A C#m A7 D
This is been a long life, now mine is nearly through
Dm A
I?ve had a lot of time to think now I must speak to you
A C#m A7 D
Tell me am I dreaming as I look around
Dm A
We can?t afford a descent life for those with their feet on the ground
Chorus :
Bm7 A
I feel it my duty to try and pass it on
Em
This wisdom of the word
F#
I understand the nature of life
D E D E D E
As well as any soul left living, as well as any man still alive
He said there?s an answer for a hundred years or two
He came in a dream one night, wisdom morning come to a fuse
This is been a long life now mine is nearly through
And if I?d have the my again I?d spend it all with you
Chorus
Bridge : A / D / E / A / A / E / D / A
A D E A
Dreams exist in dreamland, my passion fails to show
A E D A
My eyes no longer sparkle, desire begins to slow
A D E A
Confirm peace is beyond my imagination
A E D A / G#m / F#m
It?s your life they demand for little appreciation
F#m E A / G#m / F#m
It?s all well and good when it?s understood, we can beat them if we try
F#m E
It?s all well and good when it?s understood, we can beat them if we try
Solo : A / A / C#m / C#m / A7 / A 7
D / D / Dm / Dm / Dm / Dm / A / A / E / E
If we try
This is been a long life, now mine is nearly through
I?ve had a lot of time to think now I must speak to you
This is been a long life now mine is nearly through
And if I?d have my time again I?d spend it all with you
Bm7 / A / Em / F#
D E D E D / E / D / E
Everyone will be together to hear the word to the wise
Conclusion : A / A4 / A7 / D / A/ D / E
Chords :
C#m A7
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How to play Long Life
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.