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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Long Long Time" by Linda Ronstadt in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Long Long Time" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Long Long Time" with hands-separate practice in G at 90 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Long Long Time"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Long Long Time" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Long Long Time"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Long Long Time" is in the key of G at 90 BPM.
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