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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Long Way Down" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Long Way Down" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Long Way Down" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Long Way Down" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Long Way Down" is in the key of C at 160 BPM.
- What chords are in "Long Way Down"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.