A long De cem ber tals and there’s rea son to be lieve may be this year will be bet ter than the last.
I can't re mem ber the last thing that you said as you were leav in’.
a Now the days go by so fast.
And it’s one more day up (Bbsus2)in the can yons,
and it’s one more night in Hol ly wood.
If you think that I could be for giv en...
(CN.C.)I wish you would.
The smell of hos pi tals in win ter and the feel ing that it’s all a lot of oys ters, but no pearls.
All at once you look a cross a crowd ed room to see the way that a light at tach es to a girl.
And it’s one more day up (Bbsus2)in the can yons,
and it’s one more night in Hol ly wood.
If you think you might to Cal i for nia...
(CN.C.)I think you should.
you could not show her.
And it’s been a long De cem ber and there’s rea son to be lieve may be this year will be bet ter than the last.
I can’t re mem ber all the times I tried to tell my self to hold (Gm)on to these mo ments as they pass
And it’s one more day up (Bb)in the can yon,
and it’s one more night in Hol ly wood.
It’s been so long since I’ve seen the o cean...
I guess I should...
A Long December by Counting Crows
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 75 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “A Long December”
- What key is "A Long December" in?
- "A Long December" by Counting Crows is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 75 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "A Long December" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "A Long December" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "A Long December"?
- This arrangement of "A Long December" uses 6 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, F, G, Gm.
- How long does it take to learn "A Long December" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Counting Crows can I play here?
- Try "ROUND HERE", "MR. JONES", "Accidentally in Love". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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