Long Time — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Long Time" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 116 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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 roll (Cm)bout 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 roll (Cm)bout 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.

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Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
Eb
Tempo
116 BPM
Difficulty
hard
Artist
Boston

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How to Play "Long Time" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.