How Long

by Charlie Puth

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I’ll ad mit I was wrong.

What else can I say, girl?

Can’t you break my head and not my heart?

I was drunk, I was gone.

That don’t make it right, but prom ise there was no feel ings in volved.

She said, “Boy, tell me hon est ly.

Was it real or just for (Am7)show?”

(D)Yeah.

She said, “Save your a pol o gies.

Ba by, I just got ta (Asus)know.

How (CN.C.)long has this been go ing on?

You’ve been creep ing ’round on me while you’re call ing me Ba by.

How (Dm)long has (C)this been (Bb)go ing (C)on?

You’ve been (Dm)act ing so sha (C)dy, I’ve been (Bb)feel ing it late (A7)ly Ba (Dm)by.”

(Dm)Ooh.

Ooh.

Ooh.

I’ll ad mit, it’s my fault, but (CN.C.)you got ta be lieve me (Dm)when I say it (C)on ly hap pened (Bb)once,

hmm.

I said (C)and I tried but you’ll nev er (C)see that (Dm)you’re the on ly (C)one I wan na (A7)love.

Oh, yeah.

She said, “Boy, tell me hon est ly.

Was it real or just for (Am7)show?”

Yeah.

She said, “Save your a pol o gies.

Ba by, I just got ta (Am7)know.

(D)How (CN.C.)long has this been go ing on?

You’ve been creep ing ’round on me while you’re call ing me Ba by.

How (Dm)long has (C)this been (Bb)go ing (C)on?

You’ve been (Dm)act ing so shad (C)y, I’ve been (Bb)feel ing it late (A7)ly, Ba (Dm)by.”

How Long by Charlie Puth — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “How Long by Charlie Puth 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 102 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "How Long" 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 "How Long"?
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.