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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"It Won't Be Like This For 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It Won't Be Like This For 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 "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 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 "It Won't Be Like This For Long". Key of E, 140 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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