What key is "How Long" by Charlie Puth played in?

How Long is arranged in the key of E 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 118 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 Charlie Puth. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "How Long"?

This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Amaj7, B, C, C#7, C#m, F#m7, F#m9, +5 more.

What other songs by Charlie Puth can I play here?

Try "ATTENTION", "One Call Away", "ONE CALL AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I’ll ad mit I was wrong.

What else can I (B)say, girl?

(C#m)Can’t you break my (B)head and not my (A)heart?

I was drunk, I was gone.

That don’t make it (B)right, but (C#m)prom ise there were (B)no feel ings in (A)volved.

She said, “Boy, tell me hon est ly.

Was it real or just for show?”

Yeah.

She said, “Save your a pol o gies.

Ba by, I just got ta know.

How long as (B)this been (A)go ing (B)on?

You’ve been (C#m)creep ing ’round on (B)me while you’re (A)call ing me ba (G#)by.

How (C#m)long has (B)this been (Amaj7)go ing on?

You’ve been (C#m)act ing so sha (B)dy, I’ve been (Amaj7)feel ing it late (G#7)ly ba (B)Ooh.

(Amaj7)Ooh.

(C#m)Ooh.

Ooh.

I’ll ad mit, it’s my fault, but you got ta be lieve me (C#m)when I say it (B)on ly hap pened (A)once,

hmm.

I tried and I tried, but you’ll nev er (B)see that (C#m)you’re the on ly (B)one I wan na (A)love.

(G#)Oh, yeah.

(C#m)Ooh.

Ooh.

How long has this Ooh.

been go ing on, ba (B)Ooh.

by?

(B)Ooh.

Oh, you’ve got to tell me now.

(C#m)Ooh.

Ooh.

She said, “Boy, tell me hon est ly.

Was it real or just for show?”

Yeah.

She said, “Save your a pol o gies.

Ba by, I just got ta know.

How (CN.C.)long as this been go ing

(G#7)You’ve been (C#m)creep ing ’round on (B)me while you’re (Amaj7)call ing me ba (G#7)by.

How (C#m)long has (B)this been (Amaj7)go ing on?

You’ve been (C#m)act ing so sha (B)dy, I’ve been (Amaj7)feel ing it late (G#7)ly.

How (C#m)long has (B)this been (Amaj7)go ing on?

You’ve been (C#m)creep ing ’round on (B)me.

(G#7)(How on?

long has this been go ing on, ba (B)long by?) has this (Amaj7)been ing on?

You’ve been (C#m)act ing so sha (B)dy, I’ve been (Amaj7)feel ing it late (G#7)ly, ba (C#m)by.”

How Long — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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 E, 118 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 Charlie Puth played in?: How Long is arranged in the key of E 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 118 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 Charlie Puth. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "How Long"?: This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Amaj7, B, C, C#7, C#m, F#m7, F#m9, +5 more.
What other songs by Charlie Puth can I play here?: Try "ATTENTION", "One Call Away", "ONE CALL AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.