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The Long Way Round

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Long Way Round by The Mirrored Veil in the key of C

Intro
C G F
C Em F
C G F
C G F
C G F
C Am G

Verse 1
FJump Into The Car, Shift It Into Drive
AmOpen Up The SunroofC, Get The Wind Inside
Got FNothing Planned Today, So Let'sG See Where The Roads CanAm GoC​
FLeaving Home Behind For DestiGnation I Don'tAm Know

FThe Sun Is Beating Down As TheG Trees Just Fly On BAmy  Am7​
We Could FEnd Up Anywhere, And With GThat, I Am Fine Am   Am7​
See The FLocals Outside Cafes, MixingG Coffees With Their Smokes
Telling AmStories Of Their Busy Weeks, Laughing At Their Own Jokes

Pre-Chorus
GReach A Fork In The RoadGsus4      Unsure Which Way To Go
GI'll Take The Left And Drive Ahead, Enjoy The Weather's Flow

Chorus
Sick Of Taking The CEasy GRoute, So I'll GFo The LCong Way GRound
FChecking Out The VGiews As I'm FDriving Unknown-Bound C  Am   G  F​
The AmTrees Provide Us GShelter As The WFeather Leads The Way
Don't AmCare Where I'll End GUp Cause With FYou Is Where I'll Stay
We're Taking The Long Way RounGd Today
TakiGsus4ng The Long WayG Round FToday, CToday
GLong Way FRound Today

Verse 3
FStop Off At The Servo, GFill Up Our Supplies
RoadAm Trip Filled With Caffeine, And Sugar To Make Us High
FSwapping Dj Duties As The GRubber Moves Us AmOn
FThe Bush Provides Us Scenery And The GBirds Sing Us TheirAm Songs

Pre-Chorus
GReach A Fork In The Road Gsus4     Unsure Which Way To Go
GI'll Take The Left And Drive Ahead, Enjoy The Weather's Flow

Chorus
Sick Of Taking CThe EasyG Route, So I'll FGo The CLong Way GRound
FChecking Out The GViews As I'mF Driving Unknown-BoundC  Am   G  F​
The AmTrees Provide Us GShelter As The WFeather Leads The Way
Don't AmCare Where I'll End GUp Cause With FYou Is Where I'll Stay
We're Taking The Long Way RounGd Today

Solo
F G Am x 4

Bridge
FStopping Off For Coffee, Some GBloke Checks Out Our Ride
AmThen He's Walking Over To Me CBravado In His Stride
"Hey Fsus2Mate, You Thinking Of Selling?" He GAsks With A Cheeky Grin
Am"Hell Nah Mate" Is All I Say BeCfore I Jump Back FIn

Chorus
Sick Of Taking The GEasy Route So I'll CGo The Long WayAm7 Round G   C​
FChecking Out The GViews As I'm DFriving Unbound  G  C​
The AmTrees Provide Us GShelter As The FWeather Leads The Way
Don't AmCare Where I'll End GUp Cause With FYou Is Where I'll Stay
We're GTaking The Long Way Round Today

Sick Of Taking The CEasy GRoute, So I'll FGo The CLong Way GRound
FChecking Out The GViews As I'mF Driving Unknown-BoundC  Am   G  F​
The AmTrees Provide Us GShelter As The WFeather Leads The Way
Don't AmCare Where I'll End GUp Cause With FYou Is Where I'll Stay
We're Taking The Long Way RounGd Today

Outro
Am G F C
Am G F
Also available in: D (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Long Way Round?

The chords for The Long Way Round are: C, G, F, Em, Am, Am7, Gsus4, Fsus2

What is the original key of The Long Way Round?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing The Long Way Round?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play The Long Way Round in another key?

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

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

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

Can I play The Long Way Round on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in The Long Way Round?

The Long Way Round uses 8 chords: C, G, F, Em, Am, Am7, Gsus4, Fsus2

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

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 Round released in?

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

Are there easier chord versions for The Long Way Round?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Long Way Round 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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