Other arrangements of Long Long Time
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Long Long Time" by Linda Ronstadt: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "Long Long Time" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Long Long Time" by Linda Ronstadt. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Long Long Time" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Long Long Time" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.