The Long Way
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Capo: 2
Intro: D Gm D E G D Em
D Gm
I'm glad that you were here tonight
D E G D Em
I've got something that's been on my mind
D Gm
'Cause I thought I knew how to play along
D E G
I tried to solve with anyone
D Em
but I was just one step behind
D Em
and it's yours, yeah it's yours
Cadd9 G Gm
yeah it's just like us to take the long way home
D
I'm glad that you were here tonight
Cadd9
we showed apart the perfect time
Em G
do you wanna try? I can waste another year
D
I parked the car a mile away
Cadd9
so we'll have to walk, if that's ok
Em
we can take our time
G
there's so much you need to hear
INTERLUDE: D Gm G...
D Gm
Have you ever thought that you knew your line?
D E G
So in control, but every time
D Em
you just wanted to let go
D Gm
'Cause we're further now than we've been before
D E G D Em
We don't talk the same way anymore, no... oh
D Em
And you know that it's yours
Cadd9 G
and it's just like us to take the wrong way home
D
At night you're sure what I've become
Cadd9
but I tried to solve with anyone
Em G
do you wanna go? I gain once more this year
D
I parked the car a mile away
Cadd9
Give me your shoes, I'll take your way
Em
Yeah, we have the time
G D Cadd9
There's so much you need to hear, oh uh oh
Em G
oh oho, oh oh, oh oho
D Cadd9 Em G
oh uh, oh oho, oh oh, oh oho
D
And I'm so proud of you, you always surge your crown
Cadd9
and I know how much you've got fortune now
Em
before I let you go
G
there's so much you need to hear
D
I parked the car a mile away
Cadd9
so we have to walk, I hope that's ok
Em G
do you wanna try? I can waste another year, oh uh oh
OUTRO: D Gm G...
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How to play The Long Way
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.