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It's Been So Long chords by
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Key: Bb major•
Verse 1
D
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Bm
Bm
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C
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It's been so long,

since I held you in my arms.
C
C

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Oh, it's been so long,

since I prayed to all your charms.
B
B
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Em
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Each day drags by,
C
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Am
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each night I cry,
D
D

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Bm
Bm
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C
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I'm sorry that I said goodbye.
D
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G
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Em
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Cause since you've been gone,
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D

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D
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C
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it's been so long for me.
Am
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It's been so long

since I tasted your sweet kiss.
C
C

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Oh, it's been so long,

I just can't go on like this,
B
B
2

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Em
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C
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I curse the day I said we're through,
D
D

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Bm
Bm
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Forgive my wrongs, let's start anew.
C
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D
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Cause everything's been wrong
Em
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D
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Since you've been gone
G
G

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I can't carry on
B
B
2

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Am
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Unless you come home
G
G

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Em
Em

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Cause it's been oh so long
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D
D

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for me.
Outro 1
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Eb
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Bm

    2

  • C

  • G

  • B

    2

  • Em

  • Am

  • Eb

    6

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of It's Been So Long by Ray Stevens is Bb major.

The primary chords used in It's Been So Long are F, Dm, Eb, Bb, D, Gm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

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

The tempo of It's Been So Long is approximately 68 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of It's Been So Long 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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