The Long And Winding Road

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

The (Am)long and (Em)wind ing road

that that (C)leads

(C7)to your door

will (C)nev er dis ap

I’ve seen that (G7)road be (Csus)fore.

It (C)al ways leads me

Lead me (G7)to your (C)door.

The (Am)wild and (Em)wind y night

that the (C)rain

(C7)washed a way

has (C)left a pool of

I’ve cry ing (G7)for the (Csus)day.

Why (C)leave me stand ing

Let me (G7)know the (C)door.

The (C)way.

(C)Man y times I’ve (F)been a lone and (C)man y times I’ve (Dm7)cried.

(C)An y way, you’ll (F)nev er know the (C)man y ways I’ve (Dm7)tried, and (Am)still they (Em)lead me back

to the long

(C7)wind ing road.

You (C)left me stand ing

a long, long (G7)time a (Csus)go.

Don’t (C)keep me wait ing

lead me (G7)to your (Am)door.

The Long And Winding Road — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Long And Winding Road" 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 A, 160 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The Long And Winding Road”

Can I play "The Long And Winding Road" 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 "The Long And Winding Road" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Long And Winding Road" by The Beatles played in?
The Long And Winding Road is arranged in the key of A 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 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Long And Winding Road" 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 "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 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.
Can a complete beginner play "The Long And Winding Road"?
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. "The Long And Winding Road" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "The Long And Winding Road"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Long And Winding Road" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.