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The Long Way Home

Jeremiah Lively

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Long Way Home by Jeremiah Lively in the key of D

Level: Advanced Decade: 2020s Genre: Acoustic Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Tuning : Standard (D G C F A D)
Capo: none
Key : ​FTempo: 78 Bpm

Fingerpicked. One Four-Chord Loop
For The Whole Song.

Chords used :
D#       133211
Cm      xx0231
G#maj7  x13231
A#       x32010
C7      xx0212
D#7      131211

Intro
D#  Cm  D#  Cm

Interlude
D#Mmm Cm    G#maj7        A#​

Verse 1
He D#Left With Fire In His Chest
A CmThousand Storms, A Thousand Tests

Pre-Chorus
The G#maj7Sea Was Cruel, The Gods Were Sly
But He A#Had Stars To Guide His Eye

Chorus
The D#Long Way Home, The Winding Tide
He CmFought, He Wept, He Ran, He Lied
But G#maj7Every Wave, And Every Stone
A#Still Whispered, "D#Come Back Home"

Interlude
CmMmm G#maj7        A#​

Verse 2
He D#Saw The Beasts, He Heard The Songs
He CmStayed Too Short, He Stayed Too Long

Verse 3
He G#maj7Lost His Name, He Lost His Crew
But A#Held One Dream That Pulled Him Through

Interlude
D#Mmm Cm​

Pre-Chorus
G#maj7Years Like Dust, Hope Like Flame
He A#Chased The Echo Of Her Name

Chorus
The D#Long Way Home, The Winding Tide
He CmFought, He Wept, He Ran, He Lied
But G#maj7Every Wave, And Every Stone
A#Still Whispered, "D#Come Back Home"

Bridge
The C7Journey Bends, The G#maj7Soul Expands
But A#Love Still Waits With Open Hands

Verse 4
He D#Touched The Shore With Trembling Feet
And CmFound The World Had Grown Complete

Pre-Chorus
G#maj7Not In Gold, Not In Fame
But A#In The Whisper Of Her Name

Chorus
The D#Long Way Home, The Winding Tide
He CmFought, He Wept, He Ran, He Lied
But G#maj7Every Wave, And Every Stone
A#Still Whispered, "D#Come Back Home"

Interlude
CmMmm G#maj7        A#​

Bridge
The D#Sea Forgets, The SCmtars Forgive
But G#maj7Home Remembers A#How To Live

Verse 5
He D#Built A Fire, He Sang A Song
Of CmAll The Places He Belonged

Pre-Chorus
G#maj7Not In Maps, Not In War
But A#In The Arms He Longed For

Chorus
The D#Long Way Home, The Winding Tide
He CmLived, He Lost, He Never Died
And G#maj7Found At Last
The A#Shore He'd Passed

Outro
D#Mmm Cm    G#maj7        A#​
D#  Cm  G#maj7  A#  D#7
Also available in: E (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Long Way Home?

The chords for The Long Way Home are: D, G, C, F, A, D#, Cm, G#maj7, A#, C7, D#7

What is the original key of The Long Way Home?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing The Long Way Home?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play The Long Way Home in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Long Way Home be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Long Way Home on ukulele?

Chord The Long Way Home can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Long Way Home?

The Long Way Home uses 11 chords: D, G, C, F, A, D#, Cm, G#maj7, A#, C7, D#7

What is the easiest way to play The Long Way Home?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Long Way Home released in?

The Long Way Home was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Long Way Home?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Long Way Home to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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