Take The Long Way Home

· by Supertramp

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When So you think you’re a Ro me o play ing a part in a (C)pic ture show, well, take the (Bb)long way home,

take the (C5)long way home.

Cause you’re the joke of the (Bb)neigh bor hood, why should you care if you’re (C)feel ing good?

Well, take the (Bb)long way home,

take the (C5)long way home.

But there are times that you (Em7)feel you’re part of the (Am)scen er y, (Em)all the (F)green er y is com in’ down,

(F)boy.

And then your wife seems to (Em7)think you’re part of the (Am)furn i ture, oh, it’s pe (F)cu li ar, she used to be

(F)so (G7)nice.

When lone ly days turn to lone ly nights you take a trip to the (C)cit y lights, and take the (Bb)long way home,

take the (C5)long way home.

You nev er see what you (Bb)want to see, for ev er play ing to (C)gal ler y, you take the (Bb)long way home,

take the (C5)long way home.

And when you’re up on the (Em7)stage it’s so un be (Am)liev a ble, (Em)un for (F)get ta ble

how they a dore

(F)you.

But then your wife seems to (Em7)think you’re los ing your (Am)san i ty, oh, it’s ca (F)lam i ty,

oh, is there no

(F)way

(G7)nice.

(G7)out?

Oh!

(G7)time.

So, when the day comes to (Bb)set tle down, well, who’s to blame if you’re (C)not a round?

You took the (Bb)long way home,

you took the (Ab)long way home.

You took the (F)long way home,

you took the (Bb)long way home,

you took the (Ab)long way home.

You took the (F)long way home,

you took the (F)long was home,

you took the (Bb)long way home,

you took the (F)long way home.

(F6)Ah,

(Cmaj9)ah.

(F6)Ah,

(Cmaj9)ah.

(Bb)Long way home,

(Ab)long way home,

(F)long way home.

(Bb)Long way home,

(Ab)long way home,

(F)long way home.

(F)long way home.

Take The Long Way Home by Supertramp — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Take The Long Way Home” by Supertramp 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 Ab 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 "Take The Long Way Home" 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 "Take The Long Way Home"?: 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 "Take The Long Way Home" use?: Just 14 chords: Ab, Am, Bb, C, Cm7, Cmaj9, Cpow, Eb, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Supertramp songs work for kids?: Try "GOODBYE STRANGER", "DREAMER", "MY KIND OF LADY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.