Chordyes

Long Way

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Long Way by Tom Petty & Mudcrutch

(1974 Recording From The 2026 Album No Sleep Til L.a.)

Intro
Two, Three, Four G   C   G   C​

Verse 1
G I Don't Wanna Hear Your CWhole Life Story
G I Just Wanna Take You CWith Me Upstairs
G I'm Not At All Concerned With CYour Past Glories
G'Cause There's No One In This Place Who CSeems To Be All There

Chorus
Am7 And It's BmToo Much On A Young DBoyAm7 To Figure OutBm All ADlone
And It Gets CHard To Be Alone Away From GHome C   G   C​

Verse 2
G I Don't Wanna Spoil The CChance Of A Lifetime
G I Just Wanna Cover Up CA Few Mistakes
G You Don't Get Another CChance Of A Lifetime
G You Just Rely COn Lucky Breaks

Chorus
Am7 And It's BmToo Much On A Young DBoyAm7 To Figure OutBm All ADlone
And It Gets CHard To Be Alone Away From GHome C   G   C​

Bridge
Am7And I Don't DCare On GTime
Am7I Just DRely On GLuck To Help Me Get BCy
And GYou Can See That I TrCy
I Need GTime To See I SurvivedC    D​

Verse 3
G I Don't Wanna Hear Your CWhole Life Story
G I Just Wanna Take You CWith Me Upstairs
G I'm Not At All Concerned With CYour Past Glories
G'Cause There's No One In This Place Who CSeems To Be All There

Chorus
Am7 And It's G/BToo Much On A Young DBoyAm7 To Figure OutBm All ADlone
And It Gets CHard To Be Alone

Post-Chorus
It Gets Am7Hard To Be Alone
It Gets CHard To Be Alone Away From GHome

Outro
C  G  C  G  C  G
C  G  C  G  C  G  C
Also available in: C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Long Way?

The chords for Long Way are: G, C, Am7, Bm, D, G/B

What is the original key of Long Way?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Long Way?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Long Way in another key?

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

Can Long Way be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Long Way on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Long Way?

Long Way uses 6 chords: G, C, Am7, Bm, D, G/B

What is the easiest way to play Long Way?

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 Long Way released in?

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

Are there easier chord versions for Long Way?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Long Way 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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