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Long Way

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Long Way by Tom Petty & Mudcrutch in the key of D

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

Intro
Two, Three, Four D   G   D   G​

Verse 1
D I Don't Wanna Hear Your GWhole Life Story
D I Just Wanna Take You GWith Me Upstairs
D I'm Not At All Concerned With GYour Past Glories
D'Cause There's No One In This Place Who GSeems To Be All There

Chorus
Em7 And It's F#mToo Much On A Young BAoy Em7To Figure Out F#mAll AloAne
And It Gets GHard To Be Alone Away From DHome G   D   G​

Verse 2
D I Don't Wanna Spoil The GChance Of A Lifetime
D I Just Wanna Cover Up GA Few Mistakes
D You Don't Get Another GChance Of A Lifetime
D You Just Rely GOn Lucky Breaks

Chorus
Em7 And It's F#mToo Much On A Young BAoy Em7To Figure Out F#mAll AloAne
And It Gets GHard To Be Alone Away From DHome G   D   G​

Bridge
Em7And I Don't ACare On DTime
Em7I Just ARely On DLuck To Help Me Get BGy
And DYou Can See That I TrGy
I Need DTime To See I SurvivedG    A​

Verse 3
D I Don't Wanna Hear Your GWhole Life Story
D I Just Wanna Take You GWith Me Upstairs
D I'm Not At All Concerned With GYour Past Glories
D'Cause There's No One In This Place Who GSeems To Be All There

Chorus
Em7 And It's D/F#Too Much On A Young BAoy Em7To Figure Out F#mAll AloAne
And It Gets GHard To Be Alone

Post-Chorus
It Gets Em7Hard To Be Alone
It Gets GHard To Be Alone Away From DHome

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Long Way?

The chords for Long Way are: D, G, Em7, F#m, A, D/F#

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: D, G, Em7, F#m, A, D/F#

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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