Other arrangements of Long Way Down
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "Long Way Down" by One Direction: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Long Way Down" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Long Way Down" by One Direction. 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 Way Down" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 Way Down" 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.