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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "A Long December" by Counting Crows in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "A Long December" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "A Long December" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 75 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "A Long December"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "A Long December" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "A Long December"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "A Long December" is in the key of Bb at 75 BPM.
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