Long Time Gone
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BRIDGE:
Am E11 Am7 E11
It's been a long time coming
Am E11 Am7 E11
It's going to be a long time gone
CHORUS:
Am G6 Fmaj7 Am G6 Fmaj7
And it appears to be a long, appears to be a long
Am G6 D G/D
Appears to be a long time
D5addC G/D Am E11 Am7 E11
Yes a long, long, long, long time before the dawn
Am E11 Am7 E11 Am E11 Am7 E11
Turn any corner, hear you must hear what the people say
Am E11 Am7 E11
You know there's something that's going on around here
Am E11 Am7 E11
That surely, surely, surely won't stand the light of day ...CHORUS
Speak out, you got to speak out against the madness
You got to speak your mind if you dare
But don't, no don't, no, try to get yourself elected
If you do you had better cut your hair, mmm ...CHORUS
BRIDGE
Am E11 Am7 E11
But you know, the darkest hour
Am E11 Am7 E11
Is always, always just before the dawn ...CHORUS
CHORDS:
E11: x 0 4 4 3 0 Am7: x 0 5 5 5 0 G6: 3 2 0 0 3 0
G/D: x x 0 4 3 3 D5addC: x x 0 5 3 5
How to play Long Time Gone
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.