Billy Joel - Longest Time

’the longest time’ , billy joel .
version by saxman74

D A Bm G
oh , oh , oh
A D
for the longest time
A D G
oh , oh , oh
A
for the longest time
D A G D
if you said goodbye to me tonight
D A E A
there would still be music left to write
F# Bm
what else could i do
A7 D D7
i’m so inspired by you
G Em A D
that hasn’t happened for the longest time

D A G D
once i thought my innocence was gone
D A E A
now i know that happiness goes on
F# Bm
thats where you found me
A7 D D7
when you put your arms around me
G Em A D
i havent been there for the longest time

D A Bm G
oh , oh , oh
A D
for the longest time
A D G
oh , oh , oh
A
for the longest
D A G D
im that voice youre hearing in the hall
D A E A
and the greatest miracle of all
F# Bm
is how i need you
A7 D D7
and how you needed me too
G Em A D
that hasnt happened for the longest time

A Bm
maybe this wont last very long
F#7
but you feel so right
Bm
and i could be wrong
A Bm
maybe ive been hoping too hard

E7
but ive gone this far
A
and its more than i hoped for

D A G D
who knows how much further well go on
D A E A
maybe ill be sorry when youre gone
F# Bm
ill take my chances
A7 D D7
i forgot how nice romance is
G Em A D
i havent been there for the longest time

A Bm
i had second thoughts at the start
F#7
i said to myself
Bm
hold on to your heart
A Bm
now i know the woman that you are
E7
youre wonderful so far
A
and its more than i hoped for
D A G D
i dont care what consequence it brings
D A E A
i have been a fool for lesser things
F# Bm
i want you so bad
A7 D D7
i think you ought to know that
G Em A D
i intend to hold you for the longest time