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How Long

Rod Stewart

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for How Long by Rod Stewart in the key of D

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  Dm C Dm C
  Dm C Dm C C#m

Verse
HoDmw Long  HasC This Been  GA#oinC' On?
HoDmw Long  HasC This Been  GA#oinC' On?

Verse
WeDmll, If Friends With Their FancyC Persuasion
DoDmn't Admit That It's Part OfC A Scheme
DmThen I Can't Help But Have My CSuspicions
Dm'Cause I Ain't Quite As Dumb ACs I Seem
DmAnd You Said You Was Never CIntending
DmTo Break Up Our Singing CThis Way
DmBut There Ain't Any Use In CPretending
DmIt Could Happen To UCs Any Day C#m​

Chorus
HoDmw Long  HasC This Been  GA#oin' On?   C​
HoDmw Long  HasC This Been  GA#oin' On?   C​
HoDmw Long  HasC This Been  GA#oin' On?   C​
HoDmw Long  HasC This Been  GA#oin' On?   C​

Solo
 Dm Gm

Verse
WeDmll, If Friends With Their FancyC Persuasion
DoDmn't Admit That It's Part OfC A Scheme
DmThen I Can't Help But Have My CSuspicions
Dm'Cause I Ain't Quite As Dumb ACs I Seem
DmAnd You Said You Was Never CIntending
DmTo Break Up Our Singing CThis Way
DmBut There Ain't Any Use In CPretending
DmIt Could Happen To UCs Any Day.C#m Tell Me Honey

Chorus
DmHow Long  HCas This Been A# Goin' On? C​
HoDmw Long  HasC This Been A# Goin' On? C​
DmHow Long AnCd How Long HaA#s This BeenC Going On
Going On, Going On?

DmHow Long  HCas This Been A# Goin' On? C​
HoDmw Long Has CThis Been GoiA#ng On, GoCing On, Going On, Going On?
DmHow Long, HConey, Oh, HasA# This Been CGoing On?
DmHow Long HaCs This Been GoiA#ng On?C​
DmHow Long HaCs This Been GoiA#ng On,C Going On, Going On, Going On?
DmHow Long HaCs This Been GoiA#ng On,C Going On, Going On?

N.c.
You Been Treaten Me Mad You Been Treaten Me Bad
And It's Been Going On, Going On, Going On
I Ain't Quite As Dumb As I Seem
I Ain't Quite The Fool You Mean
But It's Been Going On, Going On, Going On, Going On
N.c.
Also available in: Em (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for How Long?

The chords for How Long are: Dm, C, C#m, A#, Gm

What is the original key of How Long?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing How Long?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play How Long in another key?

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

Can How Long be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play How Long on ukulele?

Chord How Long can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in How Long?

How Long uses 5 chords: Dm, C, C#m, A#, Gm

What is the easiest way to play How Long?

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 How Long released in?

How Long was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for How Long?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch How Long 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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