Too Gone Too Long

by Randy Travis
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Lyrics

(C)You’ve been (D7)too gone for too long, it’s (G7)too ven late to come back now.

You (C7)want It’s been so long since you (F)walked out my door, now you’re (G7)just an old song no bod y (C7)sings an y more.

I got a (D7)new love and she’s a true love, but, (F)dar lin’, how could you have (A7)known?

But You’ve been (D7)too gone for (G7)too long, now it’s (C)too late to come back (F)home.

You came a (D7)long way the wrong way.

Don’t (G7)too ven set your suit case down.

You (C7)want ed to so roam, now you’re (F)pay in’ the bills.

You’re an (G7)old roll in’ stone who rode y (C7)o ver the hill.

I had a (D7)good cry when you said good bye.

but, (F)dar I did n’t want to (A7)go.

But you’ve been (D7)too gone for (G7)too long, now so (C)why don’t you come back (F)home.

You came a just stay (A7)home.

Now you’ve been (D7)too gone for (G7)too long, now it’s (C)too late to come back (F)home.

Too Gone Too Long by Randy Travis

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 210 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Too Gone Too Long”

What key is "Too Gone Too Long" in?
"Too Gone Too Long" by Randy Travis is in the key of F with a tempo of 210 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Too Gone Too Long" 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 "Too Gone Too Long" 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 "Too Gone Too Long" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Randy Travis can I play here?
Try "FOREVER AND EVER, AMEN", "ON THE OTHER HAND", "Forever And Ever, Amen". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.