Long Way Down

by One Direction
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Sheet MusicBar NotationSimple SheetLead SheetKaraoke · LyricsEasy NotesFalling Notes
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Long Way Down" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 160 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 Way Down”

Can I play "Long Way Down" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Long Way Down" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Long Way Down" by One Direction played in?
Long Way Down is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Long Way Down"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Long Way Down" 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 Way Down"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Long Way Down"?
"Long Way Down" was originally performed by One Direction. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Long Way Down"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Long Way Down" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Long Way Down"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Long Way Down" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.