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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"How Long" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 138 BPM.
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About “How Long”
- Where are the chord symbols for "How Long" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "How Long" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "How Long" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "How Long" is in the key of C at 138 BPM.
- What chords are in "How Long"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.