What key is "Long Time" in?

"Long Time" by Boston is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Long Time" 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 "Long Time" 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 "Long Time"?

This arrangement of "Long Time" uses 12 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus2, Bbsus4, C, Cm, Csus4, Dm, +4 more.

How long does it take to learn "Long Time" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Boston can I play here?

Try "AMANDA", "MORE THAN A FEELING", "PEACE OF MIND". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Bb)It’s been such a (F)long time,

(Bb)I think I should be (F)go in’,

yeah.

but in my And (Cm)time does n’t wait for my me, it keeps on get a in’.

There’s a (F)Sail on,

and on a dis tant (F)high way,

yeah.

I’ve (Eb)got to (Cm)keep in’ on for chas in’ a dream.

(Bb)I’ve got ta be on (Csus)my (C)way;

wish (C)there was some thing (Bb)I could say.

(Well, I’m (F)tak in’ my time.) I’m just a mov (Bb)in’ on.

(F)You’ll for get a bout me af ter I’ve (Bb)been gone.

(And I (F)take what I find.) I don’t want (Bb)no more; it’s (F)just out side of (Eb)your front door.

Ah, yeah, yeah, (G)yeah.

It’s been such a long time.

(Bb)Well, I get so (F)lone ly

(Bb)I when I am with (F)out you,

yeah.

but in my And (Cm)mind, does n’t deep in my mind, I can’t for get a you.

There’s a (F)Good times

I’ve fac es that re (F)mind me,

yeah.

I’ve (Eb)got I’m (Cm)try in’ to for get your that name (Bb)and leave it all be (Csus)hind (C)me.

You’re (C)com in’ back to (Bb)find could me.

(Well, I’m (F)tak in’ my time.) I’m just a mov (Bb)in’ on.

(F)You’ll for get a bout me af ter I’ve (Bb)been gone.

(And I (F)take what I find.) I don’t want (Bb)no more; it’s (F)just out side of (Eb)your front door.

Ah, yeah, yeah, (G)yeah.

It’s been such a long time.

(Bb)Well, I get so

It’s been such a

(Well, I’m (F)tak in’ my time.) I’m just (Bbsus)mov in’ (Bb)on.

(F)(Tak in’ my time.) I’m just (Bbsus)mov in’ (Bb)on.

(Bbsus)mov in’ (Bb)on.

Long Time by Boston

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Long Time”

What key is "Long Time" in?: "Long Time" by Boston is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Long Time" 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 "Long Time" 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 "Long Time"?: This arrangement of "Long Time" uses 12 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus2, Bbsus4, C, Cm, Csus4, Dm, +4 more.
How long does it take to learn "Long Time" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Boston can I play here?: Try "AMANDA", "MORE THAN A FEELING", "PEACE OF MIND". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.