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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "It Won't Be Like This For Long" by Darius Rucker: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “It Won't Be Like This For Long”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "It Won't Be Like This For Long" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "It Won't Be Like This For Long" by Darius Rucker. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "It Won't Be Like This For Long" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "It Won't Be Like This For Long" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.