Long Long Time

by Linda Ronstadt
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Love (D)will a bide,

take (D)things in (G)stride.

Sounds like good ad (Em)vice, me

but there’s (A7)no one at my side.

And (C)time

(D)wash es clean

love’s (D)wounds un seen.

That’s what some one (Em)told o me o but I (A7)don’t know what it means.

’Cause (C)I’ve done

ev ’ry (G)thing I know

to (B7)try and make you mine,

and I (G)think I’m (D)gon na (Em)love you

for a (G)long,

(D7)long

(G)time.

Caught (D)in my fears,

blink (D)back the (G)tears,

I can’t say you (Em)hurt me

when you (A7)nev er let me near.

And (C)I

(D)nev er drew

one (D)sponse from you.

All the while you (Em)fell o ry o ver the (A7)girls you nev er knew.

’Cause (C)I’ve done

ev ’ry (G)thing I know

to (B7)try and make you mine,

and I (G)think it’s (D)gon na (Em)hurt me

for a (G)long,

(D7)long

(G)time.

(G)long,

(D)long

(Em)time.

’Cause (C)I’ve done ev ’ry (G)thing I know to (B7)try and make you mine.

(C)And I (G)think I’m

gon na (Em)love you

for a (G)long,

(D7)long

(G6)time.

Long Long Time — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Long Long Time" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Long Long Time

Why does "Long Long Time" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Long Long Time".
What key is "Long Long Time" by Linda Ronstadt played in?
Long Long Time is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Long Long Time"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Long Long Time" 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 "Long Long Time"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Long Long Time"?
"Long Long Time" was originally performed by Linda Ronstadt. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Long Long Time"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A7, B7, C, D, D7, Em, G, G6.
What other songs by Linda Ronstadt can I play here?
Try "PRISONER IN DISGUISE", "DREAMS TO DREAM", "STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Long Long Time"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Long Long Time".
Can I see all the notes in "Long Long Time"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 90 BPM.

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