Long Way From Ok
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[Intro: ](A) (A) (D) (D) x 2
(A) In front of the (D) Sunset (A) Diner
Some man in a (D) dress is smilin' at (E) me
(A) The cop on the (D) corner has an (A) earring
It's hard to bel(D)ieve the things that I (E) see
They put (F#m) whipped cream in their coffee
(B7) Bean sprouts in their food
They (D) must think I'm a cowboy
Cause every(E)body calls me dude
(D) This sure don't feel like Oklah(A)oma
(G) Things are pretty (D) wild here in L.(E)A.
The (D) ground shakes every (E) night
Tell (A) mama I'm al(D)right
But I'm a (A) long (G) way from O.(A)K.
(A) All of the (D) hills are covered with (A) houses
The streets are all (D) lined with coconut (E) trees
(A) All of the (D) girls have perfect (A) bodies
Purple (D) hair blowin' in the (E) breeze
They're (F#m) roller skatin' by me
In (B7) bikinis and tattoos
(D) One made me an offer
She (E) says I can't refuse
Repeat Chorus
There's (E) no canals in (A) Venice
No (E) horses on Rodeo (A) Drive
They're (D) more stars on the sidewalk
Than you can (E) see up in the sky
Repeat Chorus
Put (D) grandpa on the (E) line
Tell (A) all my friends I'm (D) fine
But I'm a (A) long (G) way from O.(A)K.
But I'm a (A) long (G) way from O.(A)K.
Oh.... I'm a (A) long (G) way from O.(A)K.
How to play Long Way From Ok
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 A. 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.