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Long Way

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

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

Intro
Two, Three, Four E   A   E   A​

Verse 1
E I Don't Wanna Hear Your AWhole Life Story
E I Just Wanna Take You AWith Me Upstairs
E I'm Not At All Concerned With AYour Past Glories
E'Cause There's No One In This Place Who ASeems To Be All There

Chorus
F#m7 And It's TG#moo Much On A Young BoBy TF#m7o Figure Out AlG#ml AloneB​
And It Gets AHard To Be Alone Away From EHome A   E   A​

Verse 2
E I Don't Wanna Spoil The AChance Of A Lifetime
E I Just Wanna Cover Up AA Few Mistakes
E You Don't Get Another AChance Of A Lifetime
E You Just Rely AOn Lucky Breaks

Chorus
F#m7 And It's TG#moo Much On A Young BoBy TF#m7o Figure Out AlG#ml AloneB​
And It Gets AHard To Be Alone Away From EHome A   E   A​

Bridge
F#m7And I Don't CBare On TEime
F#m7I Just RBely On LEuck To Help Me Get ByA​
And EYou Can See That I TrAy
I Need ETime To See I SurvivedA    B​

Verse 3
E I Don't Wanna Hear Your AWhole Life Story
E I Just Wanna Take You AWith Me Upstairs
E I'm Not At All Concerned With AYour Past Glories
E'Cause There's No One In This Place Who ASeems To Be All There

Chorus
F#m7 And It's TE/G#oo Much On A Young BoBy TF#m7o Figure Out AlG#ml AloneB​
And It Gets AHard To Be Alone

Post-Chorus
It Gets F#m7Hard To Be Alone
It Gets AHard To Be Alone Away From EHome

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Long Way?

The chords for Long Way are: E, A, F#m7, G#m, B, E/G#

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: E, A, F#m7, G#m, B, E/G#

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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