The Long And Winding Road

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

The (Cm)long and (Gm)wind ing road,

that the leads

(Eb)to your door

will (Eb)nev er dis ap (Cm7)pear.

I’ve seen that (Bb7)road be fore.

It al ways leads ing me here.

Lead me (Bb7)to your (Eb)door.

The (Cm)wild and (Gm)wind y night

that the rain

(Eb)washed a way,

has (Eb)left a pool of (Cm7)tears

I’ve cry ing (Bb7)for the day.

Why leave me leads ing me here.

Let me (Bb7)know the

The (Eb)way.

(Eb)Man y times I’ve (Ab)been a lone, and (Eb)man y times I’ve (Fm7)cried,

(Eb)an y way, you’ll (Ab)nev er know the (Eb)man y ways I’ve (Fm7)tried.

And (Cm)still they (Gm)lead me back

to the long,

(Eb)wind ing road.

You (Eb)left me stand ing here

a long, long (Bb7)time a go.

Don’t (Eb)leave me wait ing here.

Lead me (Bb7)to your (Eb)door.

But (Eb)door.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

The Long And Winding Road — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Long And Winding Road" by The Beatles: 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 Eb, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “The Long And Winding Road”

What key is "The Long And Winding Road" by The Beatles played in?
The Long And Winding Road is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Long And Winding Road"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Long And Winding Road" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "The Long And Winding Road"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Long And Winding Road"?
"The Long And Winding Road" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Long And Winding Road"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Bb7, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Eb7, Fm7, Gm.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Long And Winding Road" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Long And Winding Road" by The Beatles. 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 "The Long And Winding Road" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "The Long And Winding Road" 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.