IntroA VerseHow low Adown does that old sun have to set? How lonely does a good girl have to get? Do I Ejust hold my breath until I'm blue? How long am I supposed to wait fAor you?VerseHow Amany teardrops will I have to cry? How Amany sleepless nights will pass me by? EBoy, don't tell me nothing but the truth How long am I supposed to wait fAor you?ChorusYou're never at Dmhome, Chome, Ahome Whenever I Ecall, cGall, cAall The phone goes Dmring, Cring, rAing I doEn't know what to thinkVerseThe tAhought of losing you is my worst fear Ain't Anothing left to love if you ain't here EBoy, what in the world you been up to? How long am I supposed to wait fAor you?ChorusYou're never at Dmhome, Chome, Ahome Whenever I Ecall, cGall, cAall The phone goes Dmring, Cring, rAing I doEn't know what to thinkInstrumentalDCADCA DCAEGA DCADCA DCAEGA BridgeOne Aday, when you get tired of bein' gone You're Agonna wish you hadn't done me wrong But Edon't come back here moaning the blues How long was I supposed to wait fAor you? No, dEon't come back here moaning the blues How long was I supposed to wait foAr you?OutroDCADCA DCAEGA
This tune mostly uses easy open chords like A, C, E, and G, which are great for beginners. Dm is a simple minor shape, but watch your finger placement for a clean sound. There are no barre chords here, so you won’t have to worry about hand fatigue. Practice smooth transitions between A, C, and Dm for the best results. Have fun with it!
Intro: A
Verse: A, E
Chorus: Dm, C, A, E, G
Instrumental: D, C, A, E, G
Bridge: A, E
Outro: D, C, A, E, G
Strumming Pattern: D U D D - D U
Guitar Tuning: EADGBe
Ukulele Tuning: GCEA
Song Metadata
Cover Art:
Artist: Carly Pearce
Song: How Long
Album: How Long
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Time Signature: 4/4
Mode: Major Scale
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