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I've Been A Long Time Leaving (But I'll Be A Long Time Gone) original guitar chords by
Waylon Jennings
Waylon Jennings
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Key: D major
Intro 1
D
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D/A
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2

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2

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Chorus 1
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I've been a fool, I've been a fool
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Forgiving you each time
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that you've done me wrong
A
A

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I've been a long time leaving
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But it'll be a long time gone
Verse 1
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Loved you so much, I loved you so much
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I stayed around when I should've moved along
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I've been a long time leaving
C
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D

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But it'll be a long time gone
Pre-chorus 1
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Hello high line, hello highway

Here come a big old semi my way
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Stick up my thumb, hear the truck come
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Trees going by, looking like a fly
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On the big legs are my Levi's
Chorus 2
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D7
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I've been a fool, I've been a fool
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Forgiving you each time
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that you've done me wrong
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A

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I've been a long time leaving
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But it'll be a long time gone
Interlude 1
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Pre-chorus 2
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Hello high line, hello highway

Here come a big old semi my way
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Stick up my thumb, hear the truck come
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D

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Trees going by, looking like a fly
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On the big legs are my Levi's
Chorus 3
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I've been a fool, I've been a fool
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Forgiving you each time
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D

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that you've done me wrong
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A

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I've been a long time leaving
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But it'll be a long time gone
Outro 1
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[Fade out]

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Chords
  • D

  • D/A

    2
  • G

  • A

  • C

  • D7

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of I've Been A Long Time Leaving (But I'll Be A Long Time Gone) by Waylon Jennings is D major.

The primary chords used in I've Been A Long Time Leaving (But I'll Be A Long Time Gone) are D, D/A, G, A, C, D7.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, D/A, G, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of I've Been A Long Time Leaving (But I'll Be A Long Time Gone) is approximately 86 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of I've Been A Long Time Leaving (But I'll Be A Long Time Gone) using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for I've Been A Long Time Leaving (But I'll Be A Long Time Gone). This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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