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The Long and Winding Road


"The Long and Winding Road" is a poignant ballad by the iconic British rock band The Beatles, released in 1970 as part of their album "Let It Be." The song, written by Paul McCartney, features lush orchestration and heartfelt vocals, conveying a sense of longing and introspection. "The Long and Winding Road" reflects McCartney's personal journey and the challenges he faced during the tumultuous final years of The Beatles. With its emotive lyrics and sweeping melody, the song has become a classic in The Beatles' catalog, resonating with audiences around the world and earning praise for its timeless beauty and emotional depth.

The Long and Winding Road - The Beatles

e f e c a d
The long and winding road
d a c d d# d
That leads to your door
d e f c a d
Will never disappear
g a# a# c d c a g f
I've seen that road before
d e f c a d
It always leads me here
d d e f f
Lead me to your door

e f e c a d
The wild and windy night
d a c d d# d
That the rain washed away
d e f c a d
Has left a pool of tears
g a# a# c d c a g f
Crying for the day
d e f c a d
Why leave me standing here?
d d e f f
Let me know the way

f f f f g f d
Many times I've been alone
f a c f a c
And many times I've cried
f f f f g f d
Anyway , you'll never know
f a c f a c
The many ways I've tried

e f e c a d
And still they lead me back
d a c d d# d
To the long winding road
d e f c a d
You left me standing here
g a# a# c d c a g f
A long , long time ago
d e f c a d
Don't leave me waiting here
d d e f f
Lead me to your door

e f e c a d
But still they lead me back
d a c d d# d
To the long winding road
d e f c a d
You left me standing here
g a# a# c d c a g f
A long , long time ago
d e f c a d
Don't keep me waiting here
d d e f f
Lead me to your door

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