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Key: E major•
Verse 1
D
D

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D
D

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She's got another thing coming
G
G

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If he's thinking that he'll stay
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D

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He only met the girl the other day

And she told him he'd find work

If he stayed with her
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G

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But no work's come his way
D
D

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He can't go on just living for today

He's a stranger to the city, this country
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G

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He's got too much to do, he's got to move,
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D

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can't spend more time with you
Bm
Bm
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He thinks that his leave is due,
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D

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Bm
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he knows how long it comes through
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G

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Shout, she cried,
D
D

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if the city is dust in your eyes
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G

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Phone, she pleads, if that city's no fool
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D

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Bm
Bm
2

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All those street traffic signs
D
D

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In the cafe on the corner

she's sitting
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G

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Expecting him to show
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D

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While in her heart she knows he has to go

The other night she captured

all of his attention
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G

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But now as things fly by

He turns his face from her and
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D

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stares at the sky

Confession time will make her sad,
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G

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it can't help making her blue
Bm
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He knows that his leave is due
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Bm
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He knows that long
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Bm
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weekend's through
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G

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Right, she says,
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if you need a friend along the way
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G

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Come back sometime,

I've no reason to leave
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D

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You know that I'll stay
Interlude 1
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Verse 2
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Shouting, she cried, in the city
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Don't live in your head
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G

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Won't you please

If that city's too full
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D

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Bm
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Of those street traffic signs
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In the cafe in the corner

She's sitting
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Expecting him to show

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Long Weekend by Horslips is E major.

The primary chords used in Long Weekend are E, A, C#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, A, C#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Long Weekend is approximately 111 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Long Weekend 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 Long Weekend. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Horslips.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Long Weekend to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Long Weekend by Horslips on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.