Long Way Down
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Intro: D
D
I fell asleep around quarter to four
I had a dream my baby didn't want me no more
G
I was drowning in a sea of love
I was swallowed up by the water above
D
Oh water above, oh water below
Take me away in your undertow
G
I've been drinking from a broken cup
A
And a long way down means a long way up
G Em D
Yeah a long way down, means a long way up
D
When I came to, I was feeling high
I got a telephone call from a friend of mine
G
Coming through so loud and clear
Yeah he was picking me up and he felt so near
D
When I hung up and I looked around
I could hear the rain hit the cold, cold ground
G
But there was sunshine just because
A
and it didn't matter what the weather was
G Em D
Yeah a long way down, means a long way up
G Em
It's a long way down
D
A
Something unreal, I won't slave for them
A D
I won't behave for them, I will be brave
A
'Cuz you can laugh about it, if you just let go
G Em D
You can laugh about it, if you just let go
How to play Long Way Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.