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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 — 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 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”
- 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 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 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 C, 108 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.
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