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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Long Long Time Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Long Long Time Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Long Long Time Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Long Long Time Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Long Long Time Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Long Long Time Chords – Harmonica
Linda Ronstadt’s heartbreaking ballad about unrequited love and enduring loneliness. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s melancholy mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G
C – G
D – G (×2)
Chorus
C – G – D
G
C – G – D
G
D – G (×2)
Verse 2
G
C – G
G
C – G
D – G (×2)
Chorus
C – G – D
G
C – G – D
G
D – G (×2)
Bridge
Am – C – G – D (×4)
Verse 3
G – C
G – D (×5)
Practice tip: Master the G, C, D, and Am chords individually before trying to play the whole song, paying special attention to the G-to-D transition which is used frequently.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Long Long Time"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "Long Long Time" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Long Long Time" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Long Long Time"?
It was written by Gary White, and released in 1970.