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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Too Gone Too Long" 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 F, 210 BPM.

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About “Too Gone Too Long”

Can I play "Too Gone Too Long" 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 "Too Gone Too Long" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Too Gone Too Long" by Randy Travis played in?
Too Gone Too Long is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Too Gone Too Long"?
The arrangement plays at 210 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Too Gone Too Long" 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 "Too Gone Too Long"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Too Gone Too Long"?
"Too Gone Too Long" was originally performed by Randy Travis. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Too Gone Too Long"?
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. "Too Gone Too Long" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Too Gone Too Long"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Too Gone Too Long" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.