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Long Trip Alone

· by Dierks Bentley

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Lyrics

It’s a long trip a (Bm)lone

o ver sand and (Bm)stone

that lie a long the road that we all must trav el down.

So, may be you could (G)walk with (D)me a (Csus2)while

and may be I could (G)rest be (D)neath your (Csus2)smile.

Ev ’ry bod y (Em)stum bles some times and (A)needs a hand to (Csus2)hold,

’cause it’s a long trip a lone.

It’s a short piece of (Bm)time,

but just e nough to (Bm)find

a lit tle peace of mind

un der the sun some where.

So, may be you could (G)walk with (D)me a (C)while

and may be I could (G)rest be (D)neath your (C)smile.

You know we can’t af (Em)ford to let one mo ment pass us (Csus2)by,

’cause it’s a short piece of time.

And I don’t know where I’d be with out you here,

’cause I’m not real ly me with out you there.

Yeah

yeah,

oh.

So, may be you could (G)walk with (D)me a while.

And may be I could (G)rest be (D)neath your smile.

Ev ’ry bod y (Em)stum bles some times and (A)needs a hand to (Csus2)hold.

a long trip a lone.

Long Trip Alone by Dierks Bentley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Long Trip Alone” by Dierks Bentley 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 G at 100 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 "Long Trip Alone" 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 "Long Trip Alone"?: 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 "Long Trip Alone" use?: Just 9 chords: A, Bm, C, Csus2, D, Em, Em7, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Dierks Bentley songs work for kids?: Try "I HOLD ON", "COME A LITTLE CLOSER", "SIDEWAYS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.