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Long Time Gone

The Chicks

KeyD major
Tempo169 BPM
Duration4:09

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is Long Time Gone by The Chicks in?

This transcription starts in D major. Later key changes are detected at 1:41 (E major); 2:03 (D major).

What tempo is Long Time Gone?

The estimated tempo is 169 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.

What are the main chord progressions in Long Time Gone?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include D → Gsus2 → A → D (7 occurrences); A → D → Gsus2 → A (5 occurrences); Gsus2 → A → D → Gsus2 (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Long Time Gone?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → IVsus2 → V → I in D major; V → I → IVsus2 → V in D major; IVsus2 → V → I → IVsus2 in D major. Think of Roman numerals as chord names you can take into any key. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor; in minor keys, we count from the natural-minor scale.

Does Long Time Gone use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In D major: The three-chord I–IV–V progression (I → IV → V) shows up in the intro at 0:00 and 0:10. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back. In E major: The three-chord I–IV–V progression (I → IV → V) shows up in the interlude at 1:41 and 1:51.

What time signature is Long Time Gone in?

The transcription starts in 3/4. Later meter changes are detected at 0:00 (4/4).

How is Long Time Gone structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:23) → chorus (0:45) → verse (1:07) → chorus (1:29) → interlude (1:41) → bridge (2:03) → verse (2:20) → chorus (2:43) → interlude (3:03) → chorus (3:14) → outro (3:42).

How long is this version of Long Time Gone?

The transcribed version lasts 4:09. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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