It won’t be (C#m)long, yeah, (Yeah) yeah, (Yeah) yeah.
(Yeah) It won’t be (E)long, yeah, (Yeah) yeah, (Yeah) yeah.
(Yeah) It won’t be (C#m)long, yeah, (Yeah) till (A)I be (A#dim)long to (E)you.
Ev ’ry night when (C)ev ’ry bod y has (E)fun,
here am I that (C)sit ting all on my (E)own.
It won’t be (C#m)long, yeah, (Yeah) yeah, (Yeah) yeah.
(Yeah) It won’t be (E)long, yeah, (Yeah) yeah, (Yeah) yeah.
(Yeah) It won’t be (C#m)long, yeah, (Yeah) till (A)I be (A#dim)long to (E)you.
Since you left me
(D#)I’m so a lone, now you’re (Bm6)com ing, you’re (C#7)com ing on home.
(A)I’ll be good like I (B7)know I should, you’re com ing (F#7)home, you’re com ing (B7)home.
Ev ’ry night the (C)tears come down from my (E)eyes,
ev ’ry day that (C)I’ve done noth ing but (E)cry.
It won’t be (C#m)long, yeah, (Yeah) yeah, (Yeah) yeah.
(Yeah) It won’t be (E)long, yeah, (Yeah) yeah, (Yeah) yeah.
(Yeah) It won’t be (C#m)long, yeah, (Yeah) till (A)I be (A#dim)long to (E)you.
Since you left me
(D#)I’m so a lone, now you’re (Bm6)com ing, you’re (C#7)com ing on home.
(A)I’ll be good like I (B7)know I should, you’re com ing (F#7)home, you’re com ing (B7)home.
(B7)home.
So, (A)I be long to you.
It Won't Be Long by The Beatles
Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “It Won't Be Long”
- What key is "It Won't Be Long" in?
- "It Won't Be Long" by The Beatles is in the key of E with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "It Won't Be Long" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "It Won't Be Long" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "It Won't Be Long"?
- This arrangement of "It Won't Be Long" uses 14 chords: A, A#dim, B7, Bm6, C, C#7, C#m, D#aug, +6 more.
- How long does it take to learn "It Won't Be Long" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
- Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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