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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Long Time" by Boston in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Long Time" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Long Time" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 116 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Long Time"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Long Time" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Long Time"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Long Time" is in the key of Eb at 116 BPM.
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