Now playing

Its A Long Rocky Road

Chords

4.84 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

It's A Long Rocky Road
A 'popping' Rock-A-Billy type hit by Johnny Horton.
video to help get the tempo.
Key of C, No capo needed to play with the youtube video.
CIt's a long rocky road that has no turning
When the one you love proves G7untrue
You just Csit home alone Fby your telephone
CCrying your heart out for Gsomeone who's Cuntrue
It's a long rocky road that has no turning
Teardrops on my pillow tell me G7so
There's Cno use in me saying I Fhaven't been praying
CFor something I treasure and Gknow I cannot Chold
Be Ffaithful little darling Cthat's what I use to say
FBut you paid no attention D7you just went on your G7way
Oh it's a Clong rocky road that has no turning
This yearning dear I hold for G7you
There's Cno use of me sighing Fno use of me crying
CI'll travel alone for I'm lGost without yCou
Instrumental, basically a full verse played.
It's a long rocky road that has no turning
Teardrops on my pillow tell me G7so
There's Cno use in me saying I Fhaven't been praying
CFor something I treasure and Gknow I cannot Chold
Be Ffaithful little darling Cthat's what I use to say
FBut you paid no attention D7you just went on your G7way
Oh it's a Clong rocky road that has no turning
This yearning dear I hold for G7you
There's Cno use of me sighing Fno use of me crying
CI'll travel alone for I'm lGost without yCou
End
http://youtu.be/JjE7xxvVpCA

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

This song captures the deep ache of a heart broken by an unfaithful love. It speaks to the feeling of being stuck on a "long rocky road that has no turning," crying out for someone who cannot be held. The singer is lost and facing a solitary journey, unable to move on from a treasured love that is now out of reach. It's a poignant reflection on heartbreak and the difficult path of moving forward alone.

AI-written from these sources:Johnny Horton — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

Story time

Its A Long Rocky Road

Its A Long Rocky Road

🎸 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

Its A Long Rocky Road

by Johnny Horton

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

It's A Long Rocky Road

A 'popping' Rock-A-Billy type hit by Johnny Horton.

video to help get the tempo.

Key of C, No capo needed to play with the youtube video.

It's a long rocky road that has no turning

When the one you love proves untrue

C F

You just sit home alone by your telephone

C G C

Crying your heart out for someone who's untrue

It's a long rocky road that has no turning

Teardrops on my pillow tell me so

C F

There's no use in me saying I haven't been praying

C G C

For something I treasure and know I cannot hold

F C

Be faithful little darling that's what I use to say

F D7 G7

But you paid no attention you just went on your way

Oh it's a long rocky road that has no turning

This yearning dear I hold for you

C F

There's no use of me sighing no use of me crying

C G C

I'll travel alone for I'm lost without you

Instrumental, basically a full verse played.

It's a long rocky road that has no turning

Teardrops on my pillow tell me so

C F

There's no use in me saying I haven't been praying

C G C

For something I treasure and know I cannot hold

F C

Be faithful little darling that's what I use to say

F D7 G7

But you paid no attention you just went on your way

Oh it's a long rocky road that has no turning

This yearning dear I hold for you

C F

There's no use of me sighing no use of me crying

C G C

I'll travel alone for I'm lost without you

End

http://youtu.be/JjE7xxvVpCA

About Its A Long Rocky Road Chords by Johnny Horton

Learn how to play Its A Long Rocky Road by Johnny Horton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Its A Long Rocky Road chords”, “Its A Long Rocky Road guitar chords”, or “Johnny Horton Its A Long Rocky Road 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 Its A Long Rocky Road chords and for experienced players who want accurate Its A Long Rocky Road lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, C, G7, F, G, D7.

FAQ — Its A Long Rocky Road by Johnny Horton

How do I play "Its A Long Rocky Road" by Johnny Horton on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Its A Long Rocky Road" by Johnny Horton 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 "Its A Long Rocky Road" by Johnny Horton free?

Yes. The chords for "Its A Long Rocky Road" by Johnny Horton are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Its A Long Rocky Road" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Its A Long Rocky Road"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Its A Long Rocky Road" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Its A Long Rocky Road" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Its A Long Rocky Road" by Johnny Horton with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Johnny Horton below.

What key is "Its A Long Rocky Road" in?

The chords for "Its A Long Rocky Road" show the original chord names (including A, C, G7, F, G, D7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.