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.

How many chords does "How Long" use?

Just 13 chords: A, Amaj7, B, C, C#7, C#m, F#m7, F#m9, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Charlie Puth songs work for kids?

Try "ATTENTION", "One Call Away", "ONE CALL AWAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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How Long

· by Charlie Puth

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Lyrics

I’ll ad mit I was wrong.

What else can I (B)say, girl?

(C#m)Can’t you break my (B)head and not my (A)heart?

I was drunk, I was gone.

That don’t make it (B)right, but (C#m)prom ise there were (B)no feel ings in (A)volved.

She said, “Boy, tell me hon est ly.

Was it real or just for show?”

Yeah.

She said, “Save your a pol o gies.

Ba by, I just got ta know.

How long as (B)this been (A)go ing (B)on?

You’ve been (C#m)creep ing ’round on (B)me while you’re (A)call ing me ba (G#)by.

How (C#m)long has (B)this been (Amaj7)go ing on?

You’ve been (C#m)act ing so sha (B)dy, I’ve been (Amaj7)feel ing it late (G#7)ly ba (B)Ooh.

(Amaj7)Ooh.

(C#m)Ooh.

Ooh.

I’ll ad mit, it’s my fault, but you got ta be lieve me (C#m)when I say it (B)on ly hap pened (A)once,

hmm.

I tried and I tried, but you’ll nev er (B)see that (C#m)you’re the on ly (B)one I wan na (A)love.

(G#)Oh, yeah.

(C#m)Ooh.

Ooh.

How long has this Ooh.

been go ing on, ba (B)Ooh.

by?

(B)Ooh.

Oh, you’ve got to tell me now.

(C#m)Ooh.

Ooh.

She said, “Boy, tell me hon est ly.

Was it real or just for show?”

Yeah.

She said, “Save your a pol o gies.

Ba by, I just got ta know.

How (CN.C.)long as this been go ing

(G#7)You’ve been (C#m)creep ing ’round on (B)me while you’re (Amaj7)call ing me ba (G#7)by.

How (C#m)long has (B)this been (Amaj7)go ing on?

You’ve been (C#m)act ing so sha (B)dy, I’ve been (Amaj7)feel ing it late (G#7)ly.

How (C#m)long has (B)this been (Amaj7)go ing on?

You’ve been (C#m)creep ing ’round on (B)me.

(G#7)(How on?

long has this been go ing on, ba (B)long by?) has this (Amaj7)been ing on?

You’ve been (C#m)act ing so sha (B)dy, I’ve been (Amaj7)feel ing it late (G#7)ly, ba (C#m)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 E at 118 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 "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.
How many chords does "How Long" use?: Just 13 chords: A, Amaj7, B, C, C#7, C#m, F#m7, F#m9, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Charlie Puth songs work for kids?: Try "ATTENTION", "One Call Away", "ONE CALL AWAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.