The Long Race
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Intro: Asus2 E D |4x
Asus2
It's a hazy winter's day
F#m D
And I'm staring out on the southland
Asus2
In the twilight distance on the bay
F#m D
My mind sees you running through the marshland
Bm D A E
All these years I've been waiting for you
Bm D A E
Through the high tides and the low tides too
Bm D A E G
But if I stop now how could I ever be with you?
A E D A E
It's a long long race
A E D A E
If I try I will surely finish
A E D A E
It's a long long race
A E D A E
If I try I will surely win it
D G
One day, one night with you
Asus2 E D |2x
Asus2
There's a village on the lower eastern shore
F#m D
Where the watermen's boats are anchored
Asus2
And they work so hard all day long
F#m D
Showing me what you want to go after
Bm D A E
All these years I've been pushing so hard
Bm D A E
Through the high times and the low times too
Bm D A E G
But if I stop now how could I know what I could do?
A E D A E
It's a long long race
A E D A E
If I try I will surely finish
A E D A E
It's a long long race
A E D A E
If I try I will surely win it
D G
One day, one night with you
How to play The Long Race
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Asus2. 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.