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(Cm)How long
has this been go ing on?
(Cm)How long
has this been go ing on?
Well, (Gm7)your friends with their fan cy per (Bb)sua sion don’t ad mit that it’s part of a scheme,
but I can’t help but have my sus pi cion, ’cause I ain’t quite as dumb as I (Bb)seem.
And you (Ab)said you was nev er in tend ing
to (Ab)break up our scene in this way,
but there ain’t an y use in pre tend ing, it could hap pen to us an y (Bb)day.
(Cm)How long
has this been go ing on?
(Cm)How long
has this been go ing on?
Well, (Gm7)your friends with their fan cy per (Bb)sua sion don’t ad mit that it’s part of a scheme,
but I can’t help but have my sus pi cion, ’cause I ain’t quite as dumb as I (Bb)seem.
And you (Ab)said you was nev er in tend ing
to (Ab)break up our scene in this way,
but there ain’t an y use in pre tend ing, it could hap pen to us an y (Bb)day.
(Cm)How long
has this been go ing on?
How Long — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"How Long" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 108 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”
- Why does "How Long" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "How Long".
- What key is "How Long" by Ace 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 108 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 Ace. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "How Long"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Bb, Bm7, C, Cm, Fm, Gm, Gm7.
- What other songs by Ace can I play here?
- Try "How Long". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "How Long"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "How Long".
- Can I see all the notes in "How Long"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 108 BPM.
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