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A Long December

· by Counting Crows

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A long De cem ber tals and there’s rea son to be lieve may be this year will be bet ter than the last.

I can't re mem ber the last thing that you said as you were leav in’.

a Now the days go by so fast.

And it’s one more day up (Bbsus2)in the can yons,

and it’s one more night in Hol ly wood.

If you think that I could be for giv en...

(CN.C.)I wish you would.

The smell of hos pi tals in win ter and the feel ing that it’s all a lot of oys ters, but no pearls.

All at once you look a cross a crowd ed room to see the way that a light at tach es to a girl.

And it’s one more day up (Bbsus2)in the can yons,

and it’s one more night in Hol ly wood.

If you think you might to Cal i for nia...

(CN.C.)I think you should.

you could not show her.

And it’s been a long De cem ber and there’s rea son to be lieve may be this year will be bet ter than the last.

I can’t re mem ber all the times I tried to tell my self to hold (Gm)on to these mo ments as they pass

And it’s one more day up (Bb)in the can yon,

and it’s one more night in Hol ly wood.

It’s been so long since I’ve seen the o cean...

I guess I should...

A Long December by Counting Crows — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Long December” by Counting Crows 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 Bb at 75 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 Long December" 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 Long December"?: 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 Long December" use?: Just 6 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, F, G, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Counting Crows songs work for kids?: Try "ROUND HERE", "MR. JONES", "Accidentally in Love". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.