As my life
goes
(F)on, I be lieve
(G7)some how some thing’s (C)changed,
some thing deep in side,
a (F)part (Gm)of (F)me.
There’s a (C)strange
new
(F)light in my eyes.
(G7)Things I’ve nev er (C)known,
chang I ing my life,
chang ing (Dm7)me.
I’ve been (Dm7)search in’
so long
(G)to find an an swer.
(G)Now I (C)know my life has mean ing,
ooh.
Now I see
my
(F)self as I am,
(G7)feel ing ver y (C)free.
Life is ev ’ry thing
it’s (F)meant (Gm)to (F)be.
When my (C)days
have
(F)come to an end,
(G7)I will un der (C)stand
what I left be hind,
part of (Dm7)me.
I’ve been (Dm7)search in’
so long
(G)to find an an swer.
(G)Now I (C)know my life has mean ing,
ooh.
ing,
whoa, (E)oh.
Search in’
for an an swer
to the ques tion,
oh yeah,
“Who am I?”
May be
it’s true,
(D)it’s on ly (A)nat ’ral,
good things
in life
(D)take a long (A)time.
(I've Been) Searchin' So Long by Chicago
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 95 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “(I've Been) Searchin' So Long”
- What key is "(I've Been) Searchin' So Long" in?
- "(I've Been) Searchin' So Long" by Chicago is in the key of C with a tempo of 95 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "(I've Been) Searchin' So Long" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "(I've Been) Searchin' So 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.
- How long does it take to learn "(I've Been) Searchin' So Long" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Chicago can I play here?
- Try "WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME", "LOOK AWAY", "FEELIN' STRONGER EVERY DAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.