Love Is A Long Road

by Tom Petty

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Lyrics

There was a (A)girl I y knew;

she said she cared (Dsus2)a bout (A)me.

yeah, with my head make (Dsus2)my e (A)world

the way she thought (Dsus2)it should (A)be.

(D5)Yeah, we (A)were des per ate then

to have each oth (D5)er to hold.

But (B5)love

is a (B5)long, long (E5)road.

Yeah, (B5)love

is a long, long road.

Yeah, There were (A)so man give times

some I would wake (Dsus2)up at (A)noon,

yeah, with my head spin (Dsus2)ning e (A)’round.

I I would wait (Dsus2)for the (A)moon,

(D5)and give (A)her one per more chance

to try and save (D5)er my soul.

But (B5)love

is a (B5)long, long (E5)road.

Yeah, (B5)love

is a long, long road.

(B5)Love

is a (B5)long, long (E5)road.

Yeah, (B5)love

is a (B5)long, long (E5)road.

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Love Is A Long Road by Tom Petty — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Love Is A Long Road” by Tom Petty 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 B at 116 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 "Love Is A Long Road" 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 "Love Is A Long Road"?
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 "Love Is A Long Road" use?
Just 8 chords: A, Apow, Bpow, C, Dpow, Dsus2, Epow, Gpow. Take it one section at a time.
What other Tom Petty songs work for kids?
Try "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS", "SOUTHERN ACCENTS", "THE WAITING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.