A Little Bit Longer

by Jonas Brothers

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Got the news to day;

doc tor said I had to stay a lit tle bit (G)long er and I’ll be fine.

When I thought it’d all been done, when I thought it’d all been said, a lit tle bit (G)long er and I’ll be fine.

But you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone,

and you don’t know what it’s like to feel so low.

And ev ’ry time you smile or laugh, you glow,

but (Am7)you don’t e ven know,

no,

no,

you don’t e ven know.

All this time goes by,

doc tor still no rea son why.

A lit tle bit (G)long er and I’ll be fine.

When I Wait ing on the cure, but I none of them are sure.

A lit tle bit (G)long er and I’ll be fine.

But you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone,

and you don’t know what it’s like to feel so low.

And ev ’ry time you smile or laugh, you glow,

but (Am7)you don’t e ven know,

no,

no,

you don’t e ven know.

All

you don’t e ven know,

no,

no,

you don’t e ven (F)know, no,

no.

But you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone,

and you don’t know what it’s like to feel so low.

And ev ’ry time you smile or laugh, you glow,

but (Am7)you don’t e ven (F)know.

(Am7)You don’t e ven (Fsus2)know, no, no.

So we’ll wait ’til king dom come.

All the highs and lows are gone.

A lit tle bit (G)long er and I’ll be fine.

I’ll be fine.

A Little Bit Longer by Jonas Brothers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Little Bit Longer by Jonas Brothers in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 78 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "A Little Bit Longer" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "A Little Bit Longer"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "A Little Bit Longer" use?
Just 11 chords: Am, Am7, C, C6, Cpow, F, Fmaj7, Fsus2, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jonas Brothers songs work for kids?
Try "BLACK KEYS", "KIDS OF THE FUTURE", "WHEN YOU LOOK ME IN THE EYES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.