Now playing

Long Time Running

Chords

4.9347 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Amajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/25

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 25Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

[Intro]  
e|--A---------E/G#---------F#m---------E---------D---------0--------E--------------------|
B|-----------------0--------------------------3-----3-----------0--0h2--0-----|
G|--------2--------------------------------2-----------0-----1-------------1--|
D|-----2--------2-----------4--------2--0-------------------------------------|
A|--0--------------------4--------2-------------------------------------------|
E|-----------4--------2--------0--------------------------0-------------------|
[Verse 1]
    ADoes your mother tell you things
    F#mLong, long when I'm gone
    AWho you talkin' to
    F#mIs she telling you I'm the Eone
It's a grave mistDake
And I'm wide awakeA  E/G#  F#m  E  D  E  
[Verse 2]
    ADrive-in's rained out
    F#mWeatherman wet fingers Athe sky
He pokes it out, F#mpulls it in
He don't know Ewhy
It's the Dsame mistake
[Chorus 1]
It's been a AlonE/G#g          F#m   Etime DrunningE  
It's been a AlonE/G#g          F#m   Etime DcomingE  
It's well worth the waitA  F#m  A  F#m  
[Verse 2]
    AWe don't go anywhere
    F#mJust on trips
    AWe haven't seen a thing
    F#mWe still don't know where it iEs
But it's a safe miDstake
[Chorus 2]
It's been a AlonE/G#g          F#m   Etime DrunningE  
It's been a AlonE/G#g          F#m   Etime DcomingE  
[Bridge]
Well, Dwell it's all the same mistAake
Dead to rights and Dwide awake
I'll drop a cariAbou, I'll tell on you
I'll Dtell on you, tell on yF#mouE  D  
[Verse 3]
    AYou've got a boat load of nerve
    F#mI would say you've been told
    AYou work me against my friends and you'll be
    F#mYou'll be left out in the cEold
It's the Dsame mistake
[Chorus 3]
It's been a AlonE/G#g          F#m   Etime DrunningE  
It's been a AlonE/G#g          F#m   Etime DcomingE  
It's been a Along, E/G#long, F#mlong  Etime Drunning
  EIt's well worth Athe wait,    E/G#it's F#mwell Eworth the Dwait
It's Ewell   Aworth      E/G#       F#m    Ethe Dwait
  EIt's well worth the waitA  

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 Time Running

by The Tragically Hip

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

E/G#

F#m

[Intro]

A E/G# F#m E D E

e|-----------------------------------------------0----------------------------|

B|-----------------0--------------------------3-----3-----------0--0h2--0-----|

G|--------2--------------------------------2-----------0-----1-------------1--|

D|-----2--------2-----------4--------2--0-------------------------------------|

A|--0--------------------4--------2-------------------------------------------|

E|-----------4--------2--------0--------------------------0-------------------|

[Verse 1]

Does your mother tell you things

F#m

Long, long when I'm gone

Who you talkin' to

F#m E

Is she telling you I'm the one

It's a grave mistake

A E/G# F#m E D E

And I'm wide awake

[Verse 2]

Drive-in's rained out

F#m A

Weatherman wet fingers the sky

F#m

He pokes it out, pulls it in

He don't know why

It's the same mistake

[Chorus 1]

A E/G# F#m E D E

It's been a long time running

A E/G# F#m E D E

It's been a long time coming

A F#m A F#m

It's well worth the wait

[Verse 2]

We don't go anywhere

F#m

Just on trips

We haven't seen a thing

F#m E

We still don't know where it is

But it's a safe mistake

[Chorus 2]

A E/G# F#m E D E

It's been a long time running

A E/G# F#m E D E

It's been a long time coming

[Bridge]

D A

Well, well it's all the same mistake

Dead to rights and wide awake

I'll drop a caribou, I'll tell on you

D F#m E D

I'll tell on you, tell on you

[Verse 3]

You've got a boat load of nerve

F#m

I would say you've been told

You work me against my friends and you'll be

F#m E

You'll be left out in the cold

It's the same mistake

[Chorus 3]

A E/G# F#m E D E

It's been a long time running

A E/G# F#m E D E

It's been a long time coming

A E/G# F#m E D

It's been a long, long, long time running

E A E/G# F#m E D

It's well worth the wait, it's well worth the wait

E A E/G# F#m E D

It's well worth the wait

E A

It's well worth the wait

About Long Time Running Chords by The Tragically Hip

Learn how to play Long Time Running by The Tragically Hip with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Long Time Running chords”, “Long Time Running guitar chords”, or “The Tragically Hip Long Time Running 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 Time Running chords and for experienced players who want accurate Long Time Running lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E/G#, F#m, E, D, B.

FAQ — Long Time Running by The Tragically Hip

How do I play "Long Time Running" by The Tragically Hip on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Long Time Running" by The Tragically Hip 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 Time Running" by The Tragically Hip free?

Yes. The chords for "Long Time Running" by The Tragically Hip are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Long Time Running" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Long Time Running"?

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

Is "Long Time Running" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Long Time Running" by The Tragically Hip with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Tragically Hip below.

What key is "Long Time Running" in?

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