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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Long Time" by Boston: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 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”
- What key is "Long Time" by Boston played in?
- Long Time is arranged in the key of Bb 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 there a karaoke version of "Long Time" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Long Time" by Boston. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Long Time" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Long Time" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.