Eb Bb Eb Ab Oh, oh, oh Bb Eb For the longest time Bb Eb Ab Oh, oh, oh Bb For the longest time Eb Bb Ab Bb If you said goodbye to me tonight Eb Bb F Bb There would still be music left to write G Cm What else could I do Bb7 Eb Eb7 I'm so inspired by you Ab Fm Bb Eb That hasn't happened for the longest time Eb Bb Ab Bb Once I thought my innocence was gone Eb Bb F Bb Now I know that happiness goes on G Cm Thats where you found me Bb7 Eb Eb7 When you put your arms around me Ab Fm Bb Eb I havent been there for the longest time Eb Bb Eb Ab Oh, oh, oh Bb Eb For the longest time Bb Eb Ab Oh, oh, oh Bb For the longest Eb Bb Ab Bb Im that voice youre hearing in the hall Eb Bb F Bb And the greatest miracle of all G Cm Is how I need you Bb7 Eb Eb7 And how you needed me too Ab Fm Bb Eb That hasnt happened for the longest time Bb Cm Maybe this wont last very long G7 But you feel so right Eb And I could be wrong Bb Cm Maybe Ive been hoping too hard F7 But Ive gone this far Bb And its more than I hoped for Eb Bb Ab Bb Who knows how much further well go on Eb Bb F Bb Maybe Ill be sorry when youre gone G Cm Ill take my chances Bb7 Eb Eb7 I forgot how nice romance is Ab Fm Bb Eb I havent been there for the longest time Bb Cm I had second thoughts at the start G7 I said to myself Eb Hold on to your heart Bb Cm Now I know the woman that you are F7 Youre wonderful so far Bb And its more than I hoped for Eb Bb Ab Bb I dont care what consequence it brings Eb Bb F Bb I have been a fool for lesser things G Cm I want you so bad Bb7 Eb Eb7 I think you ought to know that Ab Fm Bb Eb I intend to hold you for the longest time This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
11 ukulele chords used in "The Longest Time" by Billy Joel: Bb, Bb7, Cm, Eb, Eb7, F, Fm, F7, G, G7 and Ab
This is what I use for a strum pattern: DD UDUD
+2
I find +4 very easy for soprano voices
Try F and G7 for the part “and it’s more than I hoped for”. I think it sounds better.
I find +2 much easier
THIS IS AMAZING!!! Listen to the cover version on youtube
I don’t recommend playing Eb7 at all
I find -3 easier than +2.
I really like this song as well and I’m 11 so
Is there an easier version or transpostion of this song?