Now playing

The Long Way Around

Chords

5.0125 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Amajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Capo on 3
[Intro]
Asus2    A     Asus2    A    Asus2    A
[Verse]
Asus2My friends from Ahigh schoolAsus2  A  
Asus2Married their Ahigh school Asus2boyfriAends
Asus2Moved into AhousesAsus2  A  
In the Asus2same ZIP Acodes where their Asus2parents lAive
But F#mI, I could never Asus2followA  Asus2  A  
No F#mI, I could never Asus2followA  Asus2  A  
Asus2I hit the AhighwayAsus2  A  
In a Asus2pink RAV with Asus2stars on the Aceiling
Asus2Lived like a AgypsyAsus2  A  
Asus2Six strong Ahands on the Asus2steering Awheel
[Chorus]
I've been a F#mlong Etime Dsus2gone   Anow
Maybe F#msomeday, Esomeday I'm gonna Dsus2settle  Adown
But I've F#malways Efound my Dsus2way someAhow
By F#mtaking the Elong wayDsus2  A  
F#mTaking the Elong way aroDsus2undA  
F#mTaking the Elong wDsus2ayA  
F#mTaking the Elong way arDsus2ound
Asus2   A    Asus2   A   Asus2   A   Asus2   A
[Verse]
I met the qAsus2ueen of AwhatAsus2everA  
Asus2Drank with the AIrish and Asus2smoked with the Ahippies
Asus2Moved with the AshakersAsus2  A  
Wouldn't Asus2kiss all the Aasses that they Asus2told me Ato
No F#mI, I could never Asus2followAsus2  A  
No I, F#mI could never Efollow
[Chorus]
It's been F#two Elong Dsus2years  Anow
Since the F#mtop of the Eworld came Dsus2crashing Adown
And I'm F#mgettin' it Eback on the Dsus2road     Anow
But I’m F#mtaking the Elong wayDsus2  A  
F#mTaking the Elong way arouDsus2ndA  
I’m F#mtaking the Elong waDsus2yA  
I’m F#mtaking the Elong way aroDsus2undE  
Oh, Dsus2I just take my time I won't lay Edown
And Dsus2take the long way 'F#mround    E  Dsus2  A  
     F#m          E         Dsus2    A(repeat X2)
F#m     E        Dsus2
[Verse]
Well, I Asus2fought with a Astranger and I Asus2met myseAlf
I Asus2opened my Amouth and I Asus2heard myAself
It can Asus2get pretty Alonely when you Asus2show yourAself
Guess I Asus2could have made it Aeasier Asus2on    myAself
But F#mI, I could never Asus2followA  Asus2  A  
No F#mI, I could never Efollow
[Chorus]
Well, I F#mnever seem to Edo it like Dsus2anybody Aelse
Maybe F#msomeday, Esomeday I'm gonna Dsus2settle Adown
If you F#mever want to Efind me I can Dsus2still be Afound
F#mTaking the Elong wayDsus2  A  
F#mTaking the Elong way aroDsus2undA  
F#mTaking the Elong wayDsus2  A  
Repeat a few more times
[End on:]
F#m     E        Dsus2       A

All chords in this song (6)

Open

XO222O

Major chord - Happy, bright sound

✕ Mute Open Press

Skill · find home

A major

This shape is home. Capo 3 makes it sound in C major. End the line on this chord.

The Long Way Around

🎸 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

The Long Way Around

by The Chicks (Dixie Chicks)

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 3 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Asus2

F#m

Dsus2

Capo on 3

[Intro]

Asus2 A Asus2 A Asus2 A

[Verse]

Asus2 A Asus2 A

My friends from high school

Asus2 A Asus2 A

Married their high school boyfriends

Asus2 A Asus2 A

Moved into houses

Asus2 A Asus2 A

In the same ZIP codes where their parents live

F#m Asus2 A Asus2 A

But I, I could never follow

F#m Asus2 A Asus2 A

No I, I could never follow

Asus2 A Asus2 A

I hit the highway

Asus2 A Asus2 A

In a pink RV with stars on the ceiling

Asus2 A Asus2 A

Lived like a gypsy

Asus2 A Asus2 A

Six strong hands on the steering wheel

[Chorus]

F#m E Dsus2 A

I've been a long time gone now

F#m E Dsus2 A

Maybe someday, someday I'm gonna settle down

F#m E Dsus2 A

But I've always found my way somehow

F#m E Dsus2 A

By taking the long way

F#m E Dsus2 A

Taking the long way around

F#m E Dsus2 A

Taking the long way

F#m E Dsus2

Taking the long way around

Asus2 A Asus2 A Asus2 A Asus2 A

[Verse]

Asus2 A Asus2 A

I met the queen of whatever

Asus2 A Asus2 A

Drank with the Irish and smoked with the hippies

Asus2 A Asus2 A

Moved with the shakers

Asus2 A Asus2 A

Wouldn't kiss all the asses that they told me to

F#m Asus2 Asus2 A

No I, I could never follow

F#m E

No I, I could never follow

[Chorus]

F# E Dsus2 A

It's been two long years now

F#m E Dsus2 A

Since the top of the world came crashing down

F#m E Dsus2 A

And I'm gettin' it back on the road now

F#m E Dsus2 A

But I’m taking the long way

F#m E Dsus2 A

Taking the long way around

F#m E Dsus2 A

I’m taking the long way

F#m E Dsus2 E

I’m taking the long way around

Dsus2 E

Oh, I just take my time I won't lay down

Dsus2 F#m E Dsus2 A

And take the long way 'round

F#m E Dsus2 A

(repeat X2)

F#m E Dsus2

[Verse]

Asus2 A Asus2 A

Well, I fought with a stranger and I met myself

Asus2 A Asus2 A

I opened my mouth and I heard myself

Asus2 A Asus2 A

It can get pretty lonely when you show yourself

Asus2 A Asus2 A

Guess I could have made it easier on myself

F#m Asus2 A Asus2 A

But I, I could never follow

F#m E

No I, I could never follow

[Chorus]

F#m E Dsus2 A

Well, I never seem to do it like anybody else

F#m E Dsus2 A

Maybe someday, someday I'm gonna settle down

F#m E Dsus2 A

If you ever want to find me I can still be found

F#m E Dsus2 A

Taking the long way

F#m E Dsus2 A

Taking the long way around

F#m E Dsus2 A

Taking the long way

Repeat a few more times

[End on:]

F#m E Dsus2 A

About The Long Way Around Chords by The Chicks (Dixie Chicks)

Learn how to play The Long Way Around by The Chicks (Dixie Chicks) with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Long Way Around chords”, “The Long Way Around guitar chords”, or “The Chicks (Dixie Chicks) The Long Way Around 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 The Long Way Around chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Long Way Around lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Asus2, A, F#m, E, Dsus2, F#.

FAQ — The Long Way Around by The Chicks (Dixie Chicks)

How do I play "The Long Way Around" by The Chicks (Dixie Chicks) on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Long Way Around" by The Chicks (Dixie Chicks) 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 "The Long Way Around" by The Chicks (Dixie Chicks) free?

Yes. The chords for "The Long Way Around" by The Chicks (Dixie Chicks) are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "The Long Way Around" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Long Way Around"?

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

Is "The Long Way Around" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Long Way Around" by The Chicks (Dixie Chicks) with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Chicks (Dixie Chicks) below.

What key is "The Long Way Around" in?

The chords for "The Long Way Around" show the original chord names (including Asus2, A, F#m, E, Dsus2, F#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.