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Interactive piano tutorial for "For A Little While" by Langhorne Slim, in G minor at about 75 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

Interactive piano roll preview for "For A Little While" by Langhorne Slim
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For A Little While by Langhorne Slim
Piano Tutorial

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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "For A Little While" by Langhorne Slim, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreblues · soul · R&B
Moodmelancholic · longing · soulful
Signaturebluesy soul ballad with a slow, yearning feel
G minor
Key
75
BPM
2/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Gm
E♭
B♭
D7
G
N
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusVersePre-ChorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead voice, smooth and soulful, delivering the lyrics with expressive phrasing
electric guitar
clean, blues‑inflected electric guitar playing melodic lines and chordal support
electric bass
warm, round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
drums
steady, laid‑back drum pattern with soft snare and hi‑hat work
organ
warm, sustained organ pads filling the harmonic background
Album & artist
ALBUM

Be Set Free (2009)

Released on Kemado Records and produced by Chris Funk, Be Set Free was recorded at Type Foundry in Portland and features a wide palette of instruments including horns, strings, and vintage keyboards. It came out around the time Slim was playing larger festivals like Newport Folk and Lollapalooza.

All of Be Set Free
Artist

Langhorne Slim

Langhorne Slim is the stage name of Sean Scolnick, a singer-songwriter born in Langhorne, Pennsylvania in 1980. He plays folk-rooted rock with a ramshackle, energetic feel, drawing on country, blues, and Americana. Over the years he has recorded under several banners, including Langhorne Slim and the War Eagles and Langhorne Slim and the Law.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "For A Little While" in?

"For A Little While" by Langhorne Slim is in G minor.

What is the tempo of "For A Little While"?

"For A Little While" plays at around 75 BPM in 2/4 time.

What chords are in "For A Little While"?

The core progression is Gm, E♭, B♭, D7, G, and N, built around the G minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "For A Little While"?

The recording features electric guitar, electric bass, drums, organ, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "For A Little While"?

Yes. Songscription turns "For A Little While" by Langhorne Slim into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "For A Little While" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "For A Little While" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 75 BPM in G minor, it is friendly to pick up.

What album is "For A Little While" on?

"For A Little While" appears on Be Set Free (2009).

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