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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · C · F · Em
Long December Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · C · F · Em
Long December Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · C · F · Em
Long December Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · C · F · Em
Long December Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · C · F · Em
Long December Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · C · F · Em
Long December Chords – Harmonica
Counting Crows’ reflective and hopeful song about a year’s end and new beginnings. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Eb, but these chords are written for open position in C.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G – Am
F – C – G
C – G – Am
F – C – G
Verse 2
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am
F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F – C
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Verse 3
C – G – Am
F – C – G
C – G – Am
F – C – G
Chorus
C – G
Am – F – C
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Bridge
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G
Am
F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F – C
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Outro
C – G – Am
F – C – G
C – G – Am
F – C – G (×2)
Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats often; practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Long December"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, C, F and Em.
Is "Long December" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Long December" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Long December"?
It was written by Adam Duritz, and released in 1996.