Long Time
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Am Em
It's been a long time since I've seen your smiling face
Am Em
It's been a long time since I've seen a sunny day
Am Em
It's been a long time since you wore your pillbox hat
Am Em
It's been a long time since we drove your Pontiac
Am C C/B Am
It's been a long time since you gave butterflies
Am C C/B Am
It's been a long time since I've seen it burning in your eyes
G
But I don't mind, no I don't, no I don't
Em
When I've got you next to me
Am Em
It's been a long time since we tripped into this ditch
Am Em
It's been a long time since we drank the arsenic
Am C C/B Am
It's been a long time since we've been inside of this tomb
Am C C/B Am
It's been a long time since you wore you expensive French perfume
Repeat the chorus and the first verse. Pretty much the gist of it.
How to play Long Time
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 Am. 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.