Now playing

Long Way Home

Chords

4.46 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Bmixolydian

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Intro
 B   A   G   Ax2
BEarly in the morning, about a Aquarter to four
GMe and my girlfriend Awalkin' out the door 
EWe're heading for the car and Dwe got right in
BAnd that's when I noticed the Ashape she was in
EShe turned to me and said right out
BLet's steer it awhile, Alet's steer it about
Chorus
DTake the long way Ahome   E  
DTake the long way Ahome     EMake this night last
B A G A
BWell we drove down town and Aup in the woods
GWe drove around and around till AI understood
EI was holding the wheel, Dshe was making out
BAnd all this time I was dAriving about
EShe was fondling my hair and hugging my neck
BAnd all I was thinking was, oh Awhat the heck
Repeat Chorus
Solo Break
 B   A   G   Ax8
BI was looking in the mirror and Ato my surprise
There was Gtwo big red lights Ashining in my eyes
EI pull over and he Ddrove alongside
And Bout of his car and Aup to my right
EHe looked at her and she looked at him
BAnd the next thing I noticed he Agot right in
Repeat Chorus
Repeat Verse pattern for 2nd Solo
Repeat Chorus
Repeat Solo Break until End

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Long Way Home

by J.J. Cale

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Intro

B A G A

B A

Early in the morning, about a quarter to four

G A

Me and my girlfriend walkin' out the door

E D

We're heading for the car and we got right in

B A

And that's when I noticed the shape she was in

She turned to me and said right out

B A

Let's steer it awhile, let's steer it about

Chorus

D A E

Take the long way home

D A E

Take the long way home Make this night last

B A G A

B A

Well we drove down town and up in the woods

G A

We drove around and around till I understood

E D

I was holding the wheel, she was making out

B A

And all this time I was driving about

She was fondling my hair and hugging my neck

B A

And all I was thinking was, oh what the heck

Repeat Chorus

Solo Break

B A G A

B A

I was looking in the mirror and to my surprise

G A

There was two big red lights shining in my eyes

E D

I pull over and he drove alongside

B A

And out of his car and up to my right

He looked at her and she looked at him

B A

And the next thing I noticed he got right in

Repeat Chorus

Repeat Verse pattern for 2nd Solo

Repeat Chorus

Repeat Solo Break until End

About Long Way Home Chords by J.J. Cale

Learn how to play Long Way Home by J.J. Cale with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Long Way Home chords”, “Long Way Home guitar chords”, or “J.J. Cale Long Way Home chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Long Way Home chords and for experienced players who want accurate Long Way Home lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, A, G, E, D.

FAQ — Long Way Home by J.J. Cale

How do I play "Long Way Home" by J.J. Cale on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Long Way Home" by J.J. Cale on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Long Way Home" by J.J. Cale free?

Yes. The chords for "Long Way Home" by J.J. Cale are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Long Way Home" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Long Way Home" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Long Way Home"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Long Way Home" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Long Way Home" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Long Way Home" by J.J. Cale with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by J.J. Cale below.

What key is "Long Way Home" in?

The chords for "Long Way Home" show the original chord names (including B, A, G, E, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.