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Dad dy sits on the front porch pi swing in’, look in’ out on a va cant field.
She Used to be filled with bur ly to bac co, now he knows er it to nev er will.
My broth er found work in In in’ di an a, my sis ter’s a nurse at the old (D)folk’s (A)home.
Ma ma’s still cook in’ too much for sup per and me, I’ve been a long time (D)gone.
Been a (G)long (D)time gone.
No, I (G)ain’t hoed a (D)row since I (A)don’t know when.
Long (D)time gone
and it ain’t com in’ back a gain.
De lia plays that the old church pi an o sit tin’ out on her dad dy’s farm.
She al to ways thought that we’d be to geth er.
Lord, I nev er meant to do her harm.
My Said she could hear me sing in’ in the choir.
my Me I a heard an the oth (D)er (A)song.
I ma’s caught wind and hit the road run nin’ and, Lord, I’ve been a long time (D)gone.
Been a (G)long (D)time gone.
Lord, I (G)ain’t had a (D)prayer since I (A)don’t know when.
Long (D)time gone
and it ain’t com in’ back a gain.
com in’ back a gain.
Now, me, I went to Nash ville, try’n’ to be the big deal, (D)play in’ down on Broad way, get tin’ there the hard way, (C)liv in’ from a tip jar, sleep in’ in my car, (D)hock in’ my gui tar.
Yeah, I’m gon na be a star.
Now, me and De lia sing in’ ev ’ry Sun day, watch in’ the chil dren and the (G)gar (D)den (A)grow.
We lis ten to the ra di o to hear what’s cook in’, but the mu sic ain’t got no soul.
Now they sound tired, but they don’t sound Hag gard, they got mon ey, but they (G)don’t (D)have (A)Cash.
They got Jun ior, but they don’t have Hank.
I think, I think, I think the rest is a (G)long (D)time gone.
No, I (G)ain’t hit the (D)roof since I (A)don’t know when.
Long (D)time gone
and it ain’t com in’ back.
I said a (G)long (D)time gone.
No, I (G)ain’t honked the (D)horn since I (A)don’t know when.
Long (D)time gone
and it ain’t com in’ back a gain.
I said a long time, a long time, long time (A)gone.
Oh, it’s been a long time.
Long time, long time, long time gone.
Oh, it’s been a long
time
(D)gone.
Long time, long time, long time gone,
yeah.
Long Time Gone — Simple Sheet Music
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"Long Time Gone" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 132 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Long Time Gone”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Long Time Gone"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Long Time Gone" by The Chicks played in?
- Long Time Gone is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Long Time Gone"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Long Time Gone" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Long Time Gone"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Long Time Gone"?
- "Long Time Gone" was originally performed by The Chicks. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Long Time Gone"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B, C, D, E, G.
- What other songs by The Chicks can I play here?
- Try "NOT READY TO MAKE NICE", "GOODBYE EARL", "TRAVELIN' SOLDIER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Long Time Gone". Key of D, 132 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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