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(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.
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.
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.
(F)(Tak in’ my time.) I’m just (Bbsus)mov in’ (Bb)on.
(Bbsus)mov in’ (Bb)on.
Long Time — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"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 Eb, 116 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Long Time”
- Why does "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 Time".
- What key is "Long Time" by Boston played in?
- Long Time is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Long Time"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Long Time" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Long Time"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Long Time"?
- "Long Time" was originally performed by Boston. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Long Time"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus2, Bbsus4, C, Cm, Csus4, Dm, +4 more.
- What other songs by Boston can I play here?
- Try "AMANDA", "MORE THAN A FEELING", "PEACE OF MIND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "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 Time".
- Can I see all the notes in "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 Eb at 116 BPM.
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