Lyrics Acappella BILLY JOEL - For the Longest Time

Capo on 1st fret!

D A D G
Oh, oh, oh
A D
For the longest time
A D G
Oh, oh, oh
A
For the longest time
D A G A
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 A
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 D G
Oh, oh, oh
A D
For the longest time
A D G
Oh, oh, oh
A
For the longest
D A G A
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
D
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 A
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
D
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 A
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