Long Way
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Capo: 2
Intro: G D Am C
Verse
G D
Smartest man that I ever knew, never spent a day in college
Am C
He believed that I needed more, then a small town lumbermill knowledge
G D
Four years at OSU, I’m surprised they let me in
Am C
Guess they taught me a thing or two, but nothing like he did
Of how
[Refrão]
G D
A worn out bible, can hold a man together
Am C
You can love the same girl, and have her love you forever, yeah
G D
Some good friends and good songs, make a Friday night
Am C
There’s still good people out there, we just get hurt sometimes
Am C G
Everyday above ground is a good day, and a little bit of love goes a long, long way
Verse
G D
Take call your mom more than once in a while, you don’t need a reason
Am C
Well I promised him I would, so I do every weekend
G D
He’s been gone for 3 years now, time goes on and the world spins round
Am C
Just like he said it would, live gets hard but God stays good
And
[Refrão]
G D
A worn out bible, can hold a man together
Am C
You can love the same girl, and have her love you forever, yeah
G D
Some good friends and good songs, make a Friday night
Am C
There’s still good people out there, we just get hurt sometimes
Am C G
Everyday above ground is a good day, and a little bit of love goes a long, long way
Interlude: G D Am C
[Refrão]
G D
A worn out bible, can hold a man together
Am C
You can love the same girl, and have her love you forever, yeah
G D
Some good friends and good songs, make a Friday night
Am C
There’s still good people out there, we just get hurt sometimes
Am C
Everyday above ground is a good day, and a little bit of love goes a long way
Am C
If he could be here now that’s what he’d say, a little bit of love, goes a long, long way
G D
(Little bit of love, little bit of love)
Goes a long, long way
(Little bit of love, little bit of love)
Am C
Goes a long, long way
(Little bit of love, little bit of love)
How to play Long Way
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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.