Long Time To Be Alone - The New Colony Six

Long Time To Be Alone

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[Intro ]
 
G
 
[Verso 1]
G Bm C D
When I saw you yesterday it started all again
C D G G/F# Em
The hurt that I had left behind is caught up once again
G Em C D
Everyone's in love but love can bring you down
C D G
But no one wants the love you have to give
 
[Refrão]
G D C D
Love means more than life to me I'd love to have you back
G D C D
Stopped and laughed at things we did the laughter makes me sad
C G C D C G C D
It's a long long time, to be a long long time
G G/F# Em D C D
to be alone
 
[Verso 2]
G Bm C D
Do you remember asking me won't you stay a while
C D G G/F# Em
When I said forever that made you smile
G Em C D
I look for that smile on every face I see
C D G
But smiles don't mean a thing if they're not for me
 
[Refrão]
G D C D
Love means more than life to me I'd love to have you back
G D C D
Stopped and laughed at things we did the laughter makes me sad
C G C D C G C D
It's a long long time, to be a long long time
G
to be alone
 
Interlude
 
G Em C D C D G D
 
[Refrão]
G D C D
Love means more than life to me I'd love to have you back
G D C D
Stopped and laughed at things we did the laughter makes me sad
C G C D C G C D
It's a long long time, to be a long long time, to be a
C G C D C G C D C G C D
Long long time, to be a long long time, to be a long long time,
C G C D D G
To be a long long time, to be alone

How to play Long Time To Be Alone

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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.

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