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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Long Time" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Long Time" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Long Time" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Long Time"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Long Time" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Long Time"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Long Time" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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