It Won't Be Like This For Long

by Darius Rucker
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He (A)did n’t have to (E)wake up.

He’d been up all (E)night,

ly ing (A)there in bed and (E)lis t’ning to his new born ba by (C#m)cry.

He (A)makes a pot of cof (E)fee

and splash es wa ter on his (C#m)face.

His (A)wife gives him a kiss (E)and says it’s gon na be O.

(E)K.

(E)It won’t (A)be like this

for long.

One One day we’ll look back, laugh in’ she won’t at the (G#m)week we brought her (C#m)home.

This phase is gon na fly by,

so ba by, (Cdim)just hold on.

It won’t be like this for long.

Four years (A)lat er ’bout four (E)thir ty, she’s crawl in’ in their (E)bed.

And when he (A)dropped her off at (E)pre school, she’s cling in’ to his (C#m)leg.

The (A)teach er peels her (E)off of him.

He (B)says, “What can I (C#m)do?”

She (A)says, “Now don’t you wor ry.

This ’ll on ly (B)last a week or (E)two.”

(E)It won’t like this for long.

Some day (F#m7)soon she’ll be a teen ag er and at times

he’ll think she hates him.

Then he’ll walk her down the aisle

and raise her veil.

But right now she’s up there cry in’, and the truth is that he don’t mind

as he (A)kiss es her good night and she says her prayers.

He (A)lays down there be side (E)her

till her (B)eyes are fi n’lly (C#m)closed.

And just (A)watch in’ her, it (E)breaks his heart,

’cause (B)he al read y knows

(E)it won’t (A)be like this

for long.

(E)One day soon that lit tle girl is (B)gon na be

(G#m)all grown up and (C#m)gone.

Yeah, this phase is gon na fly by,

so he’s try in’ (Cdim)to hold on.

’Cause they won’t be like this for long.

It won’t be like this for long.

It Won't Be Like This For Long — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "It Won't Be Like This For 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, 140 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “It Won't Be Like This For Long

Can I play "It Won't Be Like This For Long" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "It Won't Be Like This For Long" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "It Won't Be Like This For Long" by Darius Rucker played in?
It Won't Be Like This For 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 "It Won't Be Like This For Long"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "It Won't Be Like This For 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 "It Won't Be Like This For Long"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "It Won't Be Like This For Long"?
"It Won't Be Like This For Long" was originally performed by Darius Rucker. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "It Won't Be Like This For Long"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, B, Bsus4, C, C#m, Cdim, E, F#m7, +1 more.
What other songs by Darius Rucker can I play here?
Try "ALRIGHT", "THIS", "HISTORY IN THE MAKING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "It Won't Be Like This For Long"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "It Won't Be Like This For Long" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "It Won't Be Like This For Long"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "It Won't Be Like This For Long" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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