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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"It Won't Be Like This For Long" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 140 BPM.
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About “It Won't Be Like This For Long”
- Where are the chord symbols for "It Won't Be Like This For Long" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "It Won't Be Like This For Long" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "It Won't Be Like This For Long" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "It Won't Be Like This For Long" is in the key of E at 140 BPM.
- What chords are in "It Won't Be Like This For Long"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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