Long Way Down
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"Long Way Down"
C Em
Walking on the rooftops
Am F
Talking of times
C Em
With our eyes a glowing
Am F
Like the city lights
C Em
She stands on the ledge,
Am F
She says, 'it looks so high'
You know it's a...
C Em Am F
Long way down
C Em Am F
Feels like a long way down
C Em Am F
Feels like a long way down
C Em Am F
Like a long way down
Am
So honey don't leave, don't leave,
F
Please don't leave me now
C Em
Cuz I can feel the rivers
Am F
Winding through the lands
C Em
Two lines, and a poet (you know)
Am F
Like a kind old rye
C Em
You know we could talk in that language
Am F
Only we understand
But you know..
C Em Am F
It's a long way down
C Em Am F
Feels like a long way down
C Em Am F
Feels like a long way down
C Em Am F
Like a long way down
Am
So honey don't leave, don't leave,
F
Please don't leave me now
How to play Long Way Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.