Long Way Home
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capo 1st fret
C A D D7
I'll take the long way home tonight
Gsus4 G C G
Please don't wait up I'll be alright
C7 F7
Going about my usual day, I had no idea
D7 G G7
Cupid and friends had other plans for me, now i see
C Asus4 A D
And so, before I call it a day
Gsus4 G Asus4 A
I'm making stops along the way
C7
Well I'll be laughing with the moon in sea of delight
F Cdim
and thinking every little bitty star in sight
C A D G C
When I take the long way home tonight
I'll take the long way home tonight
Please don't wait up I'll be alright
Going about my usual day, I had no idea
Cupid and friends had other plans for me, now i see
And so, first, before this day is through I've got some things I've gotta do Well
I'll be laughing with the moon in sea of delight
and thanking every little bitty star in sight
When I, take the long way home tonight
Well I'll be winking to the wise owl who always knew
And babbling with the brook about my love for you
When I, take the long way home tonight, tonight
When I, take the long way home tonight
How to play Long Way Home
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 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.