Other arrangements of How Long
Pick a learning view.
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.
How Long — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "How Long" by Eagles: 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 C, 138 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 “How Long”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "How Long" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "How Long" by Eagles. 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 "How Long" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "How Long" 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.