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These are single notes, not chords
Each note must be played individually.

There are different notations, like:

A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

You can distinguish the octave by the color of the note and if it is UPPERCASE (high pitch) or lowercase (low pitch). Enjoy!

Long, Long Time

"Long, Long Time" by Linda Ronstadt is a timeless ballad that was originally recorded in the key of E major. Released in 1970 as part of Ronstadt's self-titled album, the song was written by Gary White. Ronstadt's rendition helped establish her as a prominent figure in the folk rock genre. Interestingly, Linda Ronstadt holds the distinction of being the first female artist to have three consecutive platinum albums in the United States. "Long, Long Time" showcases Ronstadt's impressive vocal range and emotive delivery, resonating with its heartfelt lyrics of unrequited love. The melody effortlessly flows with a blend of softness and power, making it a memorable addition to Ronstadt's repertoire.
Long, Long Time - Linda Ronstadt
Silk Purse (1970)

[intro]
f# g# a
a g# f# e d
f# e
g# a f#

[verso 1]
f# e f# c#
Love will abide
f# e b1 c#
Take things in stride
f# f# ( f# - g# - a - g# - f# g# )
Sounds like good advice
f# g# a b ( g# - f# - e ) e e
But there's no one at my side

[pré - refrão]
a ( f# - e - d e ) e f# c#
And time washes clean
f# e b1 c#
Love's wounds unseen
f# f# ( f# - g# - a - g# - f# g# )
That's what someone told me
f# g# a b ( g# - f# - e ) e e
But I don't know what it means

[refrão]
a ( f# - e - d ) d f# a e f# e
'Cause I've done everything I know
c# d c# b1 a1
To try and make you mine
a1 b1 c# e f# a f# f#
And I think I'm gonna love you
( c# - b1 - a1 ) ( c# - b1 ) a1
For a long , long time

[instrumental da intro]
c# d e
f# g# a
a g# f# e d
f# e
g# a f#

[verso 2]
f# e f# c#
Caught in my fears
f# a e b1 c#
Blinking back the tears
f# f# ( f# - g# - a - g# - f# g# )
I can't say you hurt me
f# g# a b ( g# - f# - e ) e e
When you never let me near

[pré - refrão]
a ( f# - e - d e ) e f# c#
And I never drew
f# a e b1 c#
One response from you
f# f# ( f# - g# - a - g# - f# )
All the while you fell
f# f# g# a b ( g# - f# - e ) e e
All over girls you never knew

[refrão]
a ( f# - e - d ) d f# a e f# e
'Cause I've done everything I know
c# d c# b1 a1
To try and make you mine
a1 b1 c# e f# a f# f#
And I think it's going to hurt me
( c# - b1 - a1 ) ( c# - b1 ) a1
For a long , long time

[steel guitar]
f# g# a
a g# f# e d
f# e
g# a f#

[verso 3]
f# e f# c#
Wait for the day
f# e b1 c#
You'll go away
f# f# ( f# - g# - a - g# - f# ) g#
Knowing that you warned me
f# g# a b ( g# - f# - e ) e e
Of the price I'd have to pay

[pré - refrão]
a ( f# - e - d e ) e f# c#
And life's full of flaws
f# e b1 c#
Who knows the cause?
f# f# ( f# - g# - a - g# - f# g# )
Living in the memory
f# g# a b ( g# - f# - e ) e e
Of a love that never was

[refrão]
a ( f# - e - d ) d f# a e f# e
'Cause I've done everything I know
c# d c# b1 a1
To try and change your mind
a1 b1 c# e f# a f# f#
And I think I'm going to miss you
( c# - b1 - a1 ) ( c# - b1 ) c#
For a long , long time
c# d f# f# a c# b a
'Cause I've done everything I know
( c - c# ) d c# b a
To try and make you mine
a1 b1 c# e f# a f# f#
And I think I'm gonna love you
( c# - b1 - a1 ) ( c# - b1 ) a1
For a long , long time

[outro]
c# d e
f# g# a
a g# f# e f#
d a1

composição de Gary White