Other arrangements of A Long December
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "A Long December" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 75 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “A Long December”
- Can I play "A Long December" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "A Long December" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "A Long December" by Counting Crows played in?
- A Long December is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Long December"?
- The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "A Long December" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "A Long December"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "A Long December"?
- "A Long December" was originally performed by Counting Crows. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "A Long December"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, F, G, Gm.
- What other songs by Counting Crows can I play here?
- Try "ROUND HERE", "MR. JONES", "Accidentally in Love". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "A Long December"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "A Long December" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "A Long December"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "A Long December" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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