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Key
Eb
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Cm · Ab · Eb · Bb · Fm
The Long and Winding Road Chords – Guitar
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Key
Eb
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Cm · Ab · Eb · Bb · Fm
The Long and Winding Road Chords – Ukulele
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Key
Eb
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Cm · Ab · Eb · Bb · Fm
The Long and Winding Road Chords – Piano
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Key
Eb
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Cm · Ab · Eb · Bb · Fm
The Long and Winding Road Chords – Banjo
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Key
Eb
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Cm · Ab · Eb · Bb · Fm
The Long and Winding Road Chords – Mandolin
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Key
Eb
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Cm · Ab · Eb · Bb · Fm
The Long and Winding Road Chords – Harmonica
A classic ballad by The Beatles about a journey of love and longing. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Eb.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle, arpeggiated fingerpicking pattern for a more authentic sound.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Eb – Cm
Ab – Eb
Eb – Cm
Ab – Bb
Eb – Cm
Ab – Eb
Chorus
Ab – Eb
Bb – Cm
Ab – Eb
Cm – Bb
Ab – Eb
Bb – Cm
Verse 2
Eb – Cm
Ab – Eb
Eb – Cm
Ab – Bb
Eb – Cm
Ab – Eb
Eb – Cm
Ab – Bb
Eb – Cm
Ab – Eb
Chorus
Ab – Eb
Bb – Cm
Ab – Eb
Cm – Bb
Ab – Eb
Bb – Cm
Bridge
Fm – Bb
Eb – Cm
Ab – Eb
Bb – Cm
Ab – Eb (×2)
Chorus
Ab – Eb
Bb – Cm
Ab – Eb
Cm – Bb
Ab – Eb
Bb – Cm
Outro
Eb – Cm
Ab – Eb
Practice tip: Pay close attention to the emotional dynamics; play the verses softly and build slightly into the choruses for dramatic effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "The Long and Winding Road"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Cm, Ab, Eb, Bb and Fm.
Is "The Long and Winding Road" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of Eb, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "The Long and Winding Road" in?
It is in the key of Eb.
Who wrote "The Long and Winding Road"?
It was written by Paul McCartney, and released in 1970.