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Long Time

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Tempo 80 BPM

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Step 1 / 3Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open

 Guitar tab for verse:
    F    Cm/F  Bb/F
e|--1------------------|
B|--1-----1------------|
G|--2-----0----3-------|
D|--3-----1----3-------|
A|--3-----x----3-------|
E|--1-----1----1-------|
[Intro]  
F Cm/FBb/F
       x4
[Verse 1]
                  F       Cm/F Bb/F                     F   Cm/F  Bb/F
It's been such a long time,        I think I should be goin', yeah
     F           Cm/F     Bb/F             F    Cm/F  Bb/F   Bb/D Eb
And time doesn't wait for me, it keeps on rollin'
 F     Cm/F Bb/F             F     Cm/F  Bb/F  Bb/D  Eb      F       Cm/F      Bb/F
Sail on,       on a distant highway,     yeah,  I've got to keep on chasin' a dream
                 C                                Bb
I've gotta be on my way, wish there was something I could say
[Interlude]
FEbBb
      x2
[Chorus]
          F         Eb             Bb         F              Eb                 Bb
Well I'm takin' my time, I'm just movin' on, you'll forget about me after I've been gone
       F           Eb                Bb
And I take what I find, I don't want no more
      F               Eb         Dm                  G
It's just outside of your front door, oh yeah, yeah, yeah
                          Bb
It's been such a long time, it's been such a long time 
[Solo]  
F Cm/FBb/F
       x4
[Verse 2]
           F      Cm/F Bb/F             F      Cm/F Bb/F
Well I get so lonely,     when I am without you
           F     Cm/F      Bb/F                   F     Cm/F Bb/F   Bb/D Eb
But in my mind, deep in my mind, I can't forget about you
 F       Cm/F Bb/F                 F     Cm/F Bb/F  Bb/D  Eb      F          Cm/F      Bb/F
Good times,      and faces that remind me,  yeah,           I'm tryin' to forget your name
                    C                              Bb
And leave it all behind me, you're comin' back to find me
[Interlude]
FEbBb
      x2
[Chorus]
          F         Eb             Bb         F              Eb                 Bb
Well I'm takin' my time, I'm just movin' on, you'll forget about me after I've been gone
       F           Eb                Bb
And I take what I find, I don't want no more
      F               Eb         Dm                G
It's just outside of your front door, yeah, yeah, yeah
                          Bb
It's been such a long time, it's been such a long time 
[Solo] 
F  Cm Eb  F Cm Eb
F Cm/FBb/F
           x8   
Ab C
[Verse 3]
                  F       Cm/F Bb/F                     F   Cm/F  Bb/F
It's been such a long time,        I think I should be goin', yeah
     F           Cm/F     Bb/F             F    Cm/F Bb/F
And time doesn't wait for me, it keeps on rollin'
Bb/D Eb        F     Cm/F Bb/F                     F     Cm/F Bb/F  Bb/D    Eb      F      Cm/F      Bb/F
    There's a long road,      I've gotta stay in time with,            I've got to keep on chasin' a dream
                    C                         Bb
Though I may never find it, I'm always just behind it 
[Interlude]
FEbBb
      x2
[Outro]
          F         Eb             Bb         F         Eb  Bb
Well I'm takin' my time, I'm just movin' on, takin' my time, ah, just movin' on
 F         Eb  Bb
Takin' my time, yeah I'm takin' my time  
(repeat/fade)

Long Time chords and lyrics

Free chords for Long Time by Boston. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Guitar tab for verse:
[Intro]  
F  Cm/F Bb/F    x4
[Verse 1]
[Interlude]
F Eb Bb    x2
[Chorus]
[Solo]  
F  Cm/F Bb/F    x4
[Verse 2]
[Interlude]
F Eb Bb    x2
[Chorus]
[Solo] 
F  Cm Eb  F Cm Eb  
F  Cm/F Bb/F        x8   
Ab C
[Verse 3]
[Interlude]
F Eb Bb    x2
[Outro]
(repeat/fade)

Long Time Chords by Boston

Learn how to play Long Time by Boston with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Long Time chords”, “Long Time guitar chords”, or “Boston Long Time 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 chords and for experienced players who want accurate Long Time lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Cm/F, Bb/F, B, G, D.

Frequently asked questions about Long Time

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

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

Is "Long Time" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Long Time" in?

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