Lyrics
We made a fire.
tain,
went down in the flames.
ed.
We sailed an o cean
and drowned in a wave.
Built a ca the dral,
but we nev er prayed.
We did it all, yeah,
and we walked a way.
(G)Point of no re turn and now it’s just too late to turn a (F)round.
(G)I try to for give you, but I strug gle ’cause I don’t know (F)how.
We (G)built it up so (Am)high and now I’m (G)fall in’.
It’s a long way (C)down.
It’s a long way (C)down
from (F)here.
We had a moun (F)here,
long way (C)down
from (F)here.
Long Way Down by One Direction
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Long Way Down”
- What key is "Long Way Down" in?
- "Long Way Down" by One Direction is in the key of C with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Long Way Down" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Long Way Down" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Long Way Down" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
- Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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