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It Takes A Long Time chords by
Jimmy Clanton
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Key: D minor•
Verse 1
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Gsus4
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C
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It takes a long, time
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C
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Am
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to lose that misery feeling
F
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Takes a long, long time

to ever stop believing
C
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Am
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That maybe some sweet day
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F
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she'll come back and say
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she's mine

Takes a long, long time
Am
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to ever stop that crying
F
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Well, you've heard the news

You know you felt like dyin'
C
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Am
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But maybe she'll return
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G
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C
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You know she'll never learn

Never learn
F
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You can't believe she'd leave you
C
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Am
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C
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How could she deceive you?
C
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But you'll find out,
Dm
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that someday,
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Gm
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that she'll be at your doorway
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C
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It takes a long, long time
Am
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to stop that flame from burning
F
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If you ever see her,

you're gonna start yearning
C
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Am
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She really done you wrong,
F
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and now she's gone, gone,
C
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Cm
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Cm
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You can't believe
Dm
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she'd leave you
C
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Am
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How could she deceive you?
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But you'll find out that someday,
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Gm
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she'll be at your door
C
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It takes a long, long time
Am
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to stop that flame from burning
F
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If you ever see her,

you're gonna start that yearning
C
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She really done you wrong,
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and now she's gone, gone, gone

She's gone you

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • E

  • F

  • G

  • Gsus4

  • C

  • Dm

  • Gm

    3

  • Cm

    3

Capo: 5

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of It Takes A Long Time by Jimmy Clanton is D minor.

The primary chords used in It Takes A Long Time are Dm, A, Bb, C, Csus4, F.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 5 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Dm, A, Bb, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of It Takes A Long Time is approximately 207 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of It Takes A Long Time using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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