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Long Way From Happiness

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[INTRO]
BbM9/D  C(9)/E  Fsus2  C(9)/E
BbM9/D  C(9)/E  Fsus2  C(9)/E
[VERSE I]
 BbM9/DI guess you're oC(9)/Ekay
You Bb(9)seem to feel better these Cdays
I've known you for so Dmlong
I've seen your Bbbrightness go Am7from blue to Dmgrey
[VERSE II]
 BbM9/DYou know that's C(9)/Etrue
You can Bb(9)shake your head but I can Cprove
I've seen things through your Dmeyes
You think you Bbwin but in Am7the end you Dmlose
[CHORUS]
And there's no Bbsecond guess
We take no Fsecond bets
Chances C7are we're a long way from Fhappiness
Don't cover Bbup the road to love
With words that Fcan't express
The truth imCplies you're A7/C#high and Dmdry
And you're a Bblong way from C6happiness
[INSTRUMENTAL]
BbM7/D  C(9)/E  Bb(9)  C
      Dm   Bb    Am7       Dm-
[VERSE III]
 BbM9/DI'm one step beC(9)/Ehind
Looking Bb(9)out for you all the Ctime
I'll put my faith in Dmyou
And steer you Bbclear of love Am7that leaves you Dmblind
[CHORUS]
And there's no Bbsecond guess
We take no Fsecond bets
Chances C7are we're a long way from Fhappiness
Don't cover Bbup the road to love
With words that Fcan't express
The truth imCplies you're A7/C#high and Dmdry
And you're a Bblong way from C6happiness
[INSTRUMENTAL]
BbM7/D  C(9)/E  Bb(9)  C
      Dm   Bb    Am7       Dm-
[CHORUS]
And there's no Bbsecond guess
We take no Fsecond bets
Chances C7are we're a long way from Fhappiness
Don't cover Bbup the road to love
With words that Fcan't express
The truth imCplies you're A7/C#high and Dmdry
And you're a Bblong way from C6happ-
A Bblong way from C6happy
A Bblong way from C6/Ehappiness
[OUTRO]
Fsus2   C(9)/E  Bb(9)  C
BbM9/D  C(9)/E  Fsus2  C(9)/E
Bb(9)   C       BbM9/D Bb Am7
Bb  C   Bb  C
Fsus2/Eb

All chords in this song (15)

The story behind the song

This song appears on the album "The Big Picture" by Elton John, a renowned British singer, composer, and pianist known for his flamboyant style and songwriting partnership with Bernie Taupin. While the specific meaning of this track isn't detailed, the title itself, "Long Way From Happiness," evokes a sense of journey and distance from contentment. It suggests a reflective mood, perhaps exploring themes of longing or the challenges faced on the path to joy. Playing this song might feel like navigating an emotional landscape, far from an easy resolution.

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Long Way From Happiness

by Elton John

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

BbM9/D

C(9)/E

Fsus2

Bb(9)

Am7

A7/C#

BbM7/D

C6/E

Fsus2/Eb

[INTRO]

BbM9/D C(9)/E Fsus2 C(9)/E

[VERSE I]

BbM9/D C(9)/E

I guess you're okay

Bb(9) C

You seem to feel better these days

I've known you for so long

Bb Am7 Dm

I've seen your brightness go from blue to grey

[VERSE II]

BbM9/D C(9)/E

You know that's true

Bb(9) C

You can shake your head but I can prove

I've seen things through your eyes

Bb Am7 Dm

You think you win but in the end you lose

[CHORUS]

And there's no second guess

We take no second bets

C7 F

Chances are we're a long way from happiness

Don't cover up the road to love

With words that can't express

C A7/C# Dm

The truth implies you're high and dry

Bb C6

And you're a long way from happiness

[INSTRUMENTAL]

BbM7/D C(9)/E Bb(9) C

Dm Bb Am7 Dm

[VERSE III]

BbM9/D C(9)/E

I'm one step behind

Bb(9) C

Looking out for you all the time

I'll put my faith in you

Bb Am7 Dm

And steer you clear of love that leaves you blind

[CHORUS]

And there's no second guess

We take no second bets

C7 F

Chances are we're a long way from happiness

Don't cover up the road to love

With words that can't express

C A7/C# Dm

The truth implies you're high and dry

Bb C6

And you're a long way from happiness

[INSTRUMENTAL]

BbM7/D C(9)/E Bb(9) C

Dm Bb Am7 Dm

[CHORUS]

And there's no second guess

We take no second bets

C7 F

Chances are we're a long way from happiness

Don't cover up the road to love

With words that can't express

C A7/C# Dm

The truth implies you're high and dry

Bb C6

And you're a long way from happ-

Bb C6

A long way from happy

Bb C6/E

A long way from happiness

[OUTRO]

Fsus2 C(9)/E Bb(9) C

BbM9/D C(9)/E Fsus2 C(9)/E

Bb(9) C BbM9/D Bb Am7

Bb C Bb C

Fsus2/Eb

About Long Way From Happiness Chords by Elton John

Learn how to play Long Way From Happiness by Elton John with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Long Way From Happiness chords”, “Long Way From Happiness guitar chords”, or “Elton John Long Way From Happiness 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 From Happiness chords and for experienced players who want accurate Long Way From Happiness lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include BbM9/D, C(9)/E, Fsus2, Bb(9), C, Dm.

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What key is "Long Way From Happiness" in?

The chords for "Long Way From Happiness" show the original chord names (including BbM9/D, C(9)/E, Fsus2, Bb(9), C, Dm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.