The Long And Winding Road

· by The Beatles

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Lyrics

The (Cm)long and (Gm)wind ing road,

that the leads

(Eb)to your door

will (Eb)nev er dis ap (Cm7)pear.

I’ve seen that (Bb7)road be fore.

It al ways leads stand ing here?

me here.

Lead me (Bb7)to your (Eb)door.

The (Cm)wild and (Gm)wind y night

that the rain

(Eb)washed a way,

has (Eb)left a pool of (Cm7)tears

I’ve cry ing (Bb7)for the day.

Why leave me leads stand ing here?

me here.

Let me (Bb7)know the

The (Eb)way.

(Eb)Man y times I’ve (Ab)been a lone, and (Eb)man y times I’ve (Fm7)cried,

(Eb)an y way, you’ll (Ab)nev er know the (Eb)man y ways I’ve (Fm7)tried.

And (Cm)still they (Gm)lead me back

to the long,

(Eb)wind ing road.

You (Eb)left me stand ing here

a long, long (Bb7)time a go.

Don’t (Eb)leave me wait ing here.

Lead me (Bb7)to your (Eb)door.

But (Eb)door.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

The Long And Winding Road by The Beatles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Long And Winding Road” by The Beatles 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 80 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 "The Long And Winding 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 "The Long And Winding 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 "The Long And Winding Road" use?: Just 8 chords: Ab, Bb7, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Eb7, Fm7, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Beatles songs work for kids?: Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.