What Took You So Long
View chords used in this chart
Intro: F Am G
F Am G
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
F Am
Oh talk to me, can't you see
G
I'll help you work things out
F Am
Oh don't wanna be your enemy
G
And I don't wanna scream and shout
Dm F
Cuz baby I believe in honesty
Am G
Manly, strong and true
Dm F
I shouldn't have to say now baby
Am G
That I believe in you
Dm
What took you so long
Am
What took you all night
G
What took you forever to see I'm right
Dm
You know I treat you so good
Am
I make you feel fine
G
And no I'll never give it up this time
No, no, no
Solo: Dm Am G
F
Oh you touched my heart
Am
Right from the start
G
You didn't know what to say
F Am
But honey understand when you take my hand
G
Everything's ok
Dm F
Cuz baby I believe reality
Am G
Is never far away
Dm F
I've had enough so listen baby
Am G
I've got something to say
Dm
What took you so long
Am
What took you all night
G
What took you forever to see I'm right
Dm
You know I treat you so good
Am
I make you feel fine
G
And no I'll never give it up this time
Dm
What took you so long
Am
What took you all night
G
What took you forever to see I'm right
Dm
You know I treat you so good
Am
I make you feel fine
G
And no I'll never give it up this time
Dm F
No, no, no
Am G
No, no, no
Dm F
Oh ho no, no, no
Am G
No, no, no
Dm F
Whoa baby I believe in honesty
Am G
Manly, strong and true
Dm F
I shouldn't have to say now baby
Am G
That I believe in you
Dm
What took you so long
Am
What took you all night
G
What took you forever to see I'm right
Dm
You know I treat you so good
Am
I make you feel fine
G
And no I'll never give it up this time
Dm
What took you so long
Am
What took you all night
G
What took you forever to see I'm right
Dm
You know I treat you so good
Am
I make you feel fine
Dm G
Oh ho no, no, no
G
And no I'll never give it up this time
How to play What Took You So Long
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 F. 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.