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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "How Long" by Eagles 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 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”
- Can I learn "How Long" 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 "How Long" with hands-separate practice in C at 138 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "How Long"?
- 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 "How Long" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "How Long"?
- 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. "How Long" is in the key of C at 138 BPM.