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Longer

· by Dan Fogelberg

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Long er than there’ve been (Cmaj7)fish es in the (F)o cean,

high er than an y (F)bird ev er flew,

though the bind long er than there’ve the been (Cmaj7)stars up in the (F)heav ens, (Eb)I’ve been in love with you.

Strong er than an y (Cmaj7)moun tain ca the (F)mel dral,

tru er than an y (F)tree ev er grew,

though the bind deep er than an the y (Cmaj7)for est pri me (F)yel val, (Eb)I am in love with you.

(Bb)I’ll

(F)bring

(Ab)fi re in the win ters; (Bb)you’ll

(F)send

(Ab)show ers in the springs.

(Bb)We’ll

(F)fly

(Ab)through the falls and (Eb)sum mers with (G7sus)love

on our (Gm7)wings.

(Eb)I’ll be in love with you.

Long er than there’ve been (Cmaj7)fish es in the (F)o cean,

high er than an y (F)bird ev er flew,

long er than there’ve been (Cmaj7)stars up in the (F)heav ens, (Eb)I’ve been in love with you,

(Eb)I am in love with you.

Longer by Dan Fogelberg — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Longer” by Dan Fogelberg 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 88 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 "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 "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 "Longer" use?: Just 10 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cmaj7, Dm7, Eb, F, G, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Dan Fogelberg songs work for kids?: Try "LEADER OF THE BAND", "RHYTHM OF THE RAIN", "SAME OLD LANG SYNE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.