The Long And Winding Road by The Beatles Chords evokes a profound sense of melancholy and yearning, mirroring the emotional essence of the lyrics. The piece begins with a minor chord, Bm, which sets a somber atmosphere, followed by a smooth transition to Gsus2/A, introducing a suspended and unresolved quality.
This interplay between minor and suspended chords generates a subtle tension, which is further enhanced as the progression moves to major and dominant seventh chords such as D, D7, and G. These chords provide a sense of resolution, albeit tinged with wistfulness, particularly when combined with the major seventh (Gmaj7), which imparts a dreamy and contemplative character.
The repeated presence of F#m and Bm in various sections, including the verses and bridge, underscores the sentiment of emotional longing, while the shifts between Em, A, and D infuse a sense of hope and anticipation. This progression artfully reflects the lyrical motifs of returning to a past love, waiting, and seeking direction, crafting a musical landscape that conveys both longing and optimism.
The instrumental segment further emphasizes the song’s cyclical nature, inviting listeners deeper into its introspective emotional exploration.
The Long And Winding Road by The Beatles Chords
Capo: 1st Fret
[Verse 1]
Bm Gsus2/A
The long and winding road
D D7 G Gmaj7
That leads to your door
G F#m Bm
Will never disappear
Em A D D7
I've seen that road before
G F#m Bm
It always leads me here
Em A D
Lead me to your door
[Verse 2]
Bm Gsus2/A
The wild and windy night
D D7 G Gmaj7
That the rain washed away
G F#m Bm
Has left a pool of tears
Em A D D7
Crying for the day
G F#m Bm
Why leave me standing here
Em A D
Let me know the way
[Bridge]
D G6
Many times I've been alone and
F#m Em A
Many times I've cried
D G6
Anyway you'll never know the
F#m Em A
Many ways I've tried
[Verse 3]
Bm Gsus2/A
And still they lead me back
D D7 G Gmaj7
To the long and winding road
G F#m Bm Em A D D7
You left me standing here a long, long time ago
G F#m Bm Em A D
Don't leave me waiting here, lead me to your door
[Instrumental]
D G F#m Em A
D G F#m Em A
[Verse 4]
Bm Gsus2/A
But still they lead me back
D D7 G Gmaj7
To the long and winding road
G F#m Bm Em Asus4 A D D7
You left me standing here a long, long time ago
G F#m Bm Em A D
Don't keep me waiting here, lead me to your door
Gsus2/A D
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
The Long And Winding Road by The Beatles Chords