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How Long — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
About “How Long”
Learn "How Long" 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 C, 138 BPM.
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Lyrics
Like a (C)blue bird with his heart re moved, (F)lone ly as a train,
I’ve (C)run (F)just as far as I can run.
If I nev er see the good old days (F)shin ing in the sun,
I’ll be do ing fine, and then some.
(Am)How (G)long, (F)how (C)long,
wom an, will you weep?
(Am)How (G)long, (F)how (C)long?
(G5)Rock (A5)your (Bb5)self (B5)to sleep.
I’ve been (C7)do ing time in a lone some pris on, where the sun don’t shine;
(C7)just out side, the free dom riv er runs.
(C7)Out there in that shin ing night, with (F7)blood hounds on your mind,
don’t you know it’s the same sad sit u a (C7)tion.
(Am)How (G)long, (F)how (C)long,
wom an, will you weep?
(Am)How (G)long, (F)how (C)long?
(G5)Rock (A5)your (Bb5)self (B5)to sleep.
(C)(Ooh, Ev ’ry bod y feels al right, you know I’ve heard some poor fool say.
some bod y.) Ev ’ry one is out there on the loose.
Well, I (C)wish I lived in the land of fools and (F)no one knew my name.
But what you get is not quite what you (C)choose.
Tell me (Am)how (G)long, (F)how (C)long,
wom an, will you weep?
(Am)How (G)long, (F)how (C)long?
(G5)Rock (A5)your (Bb5)self (B5)to sleep.
(Am)How
(G)long,
(F)how
(C)long?
The mud dy riv er runs so deep.
(Am)How
(G)long,
(F)how
(C)long?
Good night, ba by, rock your self to sleep.
tight, ba by, rock your self B b b (C)bye bye, ba by, rock your self to sleep.
Practice tip
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Questions about this song (10)
- Can I play "How Long" 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 "How Long" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "How Long" by Eagles played in?
- How Long is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "How Long"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "How Long" 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 "How Long"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "How Long"?
- "How Long" was originally performed by Eagles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "How Long"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: Am, Am7, Apow, Bbpow, Bpow, C, C7, D, +5 more.
- What other songs by Eagles can I play here?
- Try "HEARTACHE TONIGHT", "NEW KID IN TOWN", "SAD CAFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "How Long"?
- 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. "How Long" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "How Long"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "How Long" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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