Long Weekend
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Intro
E Aadd9 F#m C#m
[Verso 1]
E Aadd9
Friday nights I go out walking
F#m C#m
Drift alone through the weekend crowd
E Aadd9
Looking for something to get lost in
F#m C#m
Can't find nothing but the easy way out
[Refrão]
E A
Leaned back on a street light
E A
Leaned back on a street light
E A
I thought for a long time
E A
I thought for a long time
G#m C#m F#m
Oh no, how could I come all this way
B6
Never understanding?
{Instrumental}
E Aadd9 F#m C#m
E Aadd9 F#m7 C#m
[Verso 2]
E A
Guess I've been downhearted lately
F#m7 C#m
Feel the time accelerating again
E A
Looking for your love to save me
F#m C#m
From the mess I've gotten myself in
[Refrão]
E A6
One more for the old times
E A6
One more for the old times
E A6
Once more would you say you're mine?
E A6
Once more for the old times
G#m7 C#m7 F#m
Oh no, something I just couldn't take
If you left me hanging
{Guitar Solo}
Emaj7 Aadd9 F#m7 C#m B7
E Aadd9 F#m7 C#m B7
[Ponte]
E G#m C#m A E
Don't hurt me now, it's been a mighty long day
G#m C#m A E
Oh, when you come back, get me something on the way
G#m C#m A E
I'm all used up, like I'm going out of style
{Refrain}
E G#m C#m A
I'm going out for a while
E G#m C#m A
I'm going out for a while
E G#m C#m A
I'm going out for a while
E G#m C#m A
I'm just going out for a while
Outro
E G#m C#m A
How to play Long Weekend
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.