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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "A Long December" by Counting Crows: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 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”
- What key is "A Long December" by Counting Crows played in?
- A Long December is arranged in the key of F 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "A Long December" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "A Long December" by Counting Crows. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "A Long December" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "A Long December" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.