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I’ll ad mit I was wrong.
What else can I say, girl?
Can’t you break my head and not my heart?
I was drunk, I was gone.
That don’t make it right, but prom ise there was no feel ings in volved.
She said, “Boy, tell me hon est ly.
Was it real or just for (Am7)show?”
(D)Yeah.
She said, “Save your a pol o gies.
Ba by, I just got ta (Asus)know.
How (CN.C.)long has this been go ing on?
You’ve been creep ing ’round on me while you’re call ing me Ba by.
How (Dm)long has (C)this been (Bb)go ing (C)on?
You’ve been (Dm)act ing so sha (C)dy, I’ve been (Bb)feel ing it late (A7)ly Ba (Dm)by.”
(Dm)Ooh.
Ooh.
Ooh.
I’ll ad mit, it’s my fault, but (CN.C.)you got ta be lieve me (Dm)when I say it (C)on ly hap pened (Bb)once,
hmm.
I said (C)and I tried but you’ll nev er (C)see that (Dm)you’re the on ly (C)one I wan na (A7)love.
Oh, yeah.
She said, “Boy, tell me hon est ly.
Was it real or just for (Am7)show?”
Yeah.
She said, “Save your a pol o gies.
Ba by, I just got ta (Am7)know.
(D)How (CN.C.)long has this been go ing on?
You’ve been creep ing ’round on me while you’re call ing me Ba by.
How (Dm)long has (C)this been (Bb)go ing (C)on?
You’ve been (Dm)act ing so shad (C)y, I’ve been (Bb)feel ing it late (A7)ly, Ba (Dm)by.”
How Long — Simple Sheet Music
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"How Long" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 102 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “How Long”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "How Long"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "How Long" by Charlie Puth played in?
- How Long is arranged in the key of F 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 102 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "How Long" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 Charlie Puth. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Charlie Puth can I play here?
- Try "HOW LONG", "ATTENTION", "One Call Away". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "How Long". Key of F, 102 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.


