What key is "Longer" in?

"Longer" by Dan Fogelberg is in the key of G with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Longer" 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 "Longer" 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 "Longer" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Dan Fogelberg can I play here?

Try "LEADER OF THE BAND", "RHYTHM OF THE RAIN", "SAME OLD LANG SYNE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Long er than there’ve been (C)fish es in the o cean,

high er than an y (Gmaj7)bird ev er flew,

long er than there’ve been (C)stars up in the heav ens, (D7)I’ve been in love with you.

Strong er than an y (C)moun tain ca the o dral,

tru er than an y (Gmaj7)tree ev er grew,

deep er than an y (C)for est pri me heav val, (D7)I am in love with you.

(F)I’ll

(C)bring

(Eb)fire in the (Bb)win ters, (F)you’ll

(C)send

(Eb)show ers in the (Bb)springs.

(F)We’ll

(C)fly

(Eb)through the falls and (Bb)sum mers with (Gsus)love

on our (F6)wings.

Through the years as the (C)fire starts to mel low,

burn ing lines in the (Gmaj7)book of our lives,

though the (G)bind ing cracks and the (Gmaj7)pag es start to (C)yel low, (D7)I’ll be in love with you.

(D7)I’ll be in love with you.

Long er than there’ve been (C)fish es in the o cean,

high er than an y (Gmaj7)bird ev er flew,

long er than there’ve been (Gmaj7)stars up in the (C)heav ens, (Bb)I’ve been in love with you.

(Bb)I am in love with you.

Longer by Dan Fogelberg

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Longer”

What key is "Longer" in?: "Longer" by Dan Fogelberg is in the key of G with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Longer" 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 "Longer" 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 "Longer" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Dan Fogelberg can I play here?: Try "LEADER OF THE BAND", "RHYTHM OF THE RAIN", "SAME OLD LANG SYNE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.