Long Road to Peace
Alice in Chains

Verse 1:
[G] Wanderin' through shadows, the [Em] clock is out of time
[C] Footsteps echo hollow, [G] whispers in my mind
[G] Grains of sand are fallin', an [Em] hourglass won't lie
[C] But there's a distant callin', [G] from where the eagles fly

Chorus:
[D] It's a long road to peace, from [C] cradle to the grave
[G] Every step brings us closer, to the [Em] solace that we crave
[D] Through storm and desolation, we [C] fight to find release
[G] Yes, it's a long road to peace, in the [Em] end we'll find our ease

Verse 2:
[G] Memories are fadin', [Em] faces fade to black
[C] Demons I've been battlin', [G] won't stop their attack
[G] Yet I keep on trudgin', [Em] through this endless night
[C] Hoping there's an endin', [G] where everything's alright

Chorus:
[D] It's a long road to peace, from [C] cradle to the grave
[G] Every step brings us closer, to the [Em] solace that we crave
[D] Through storm and desolation, we [C] fight to find release
[G] Yes, it's a long road to peace, in the [Em] end we'll find our ease

Bridge:
[Em] In the silence, hear the call, [C] echoes in the void
[G] Where the stars align and fall, [D] we'll be free, our souls deployed
[Em] No more pain and no more fear, [C] rivers runnin' clear
[G] We'll find solace, peace is near, [D] in the end, there's no more tears

Chorus:
[D] It's a long road to peace, from [C] cradle to the grave
[G] Every step brings us closer, to the [Em] solace that we crave
[D] Through storm and desolation, we [C] fight to find release
[G] Yes, it's a long road to peace, in the [Em] end we'll find our ease

Outro:
[D] Yes, it's a long road to peace, [C] yes it's a long road to peace
[G] In the end, we'll [Em] find our ease, ah... find our ease
[D] It's a long road to [C] peace...

"Long Road to Peace" - Drum Beat and Tempo

Tempo: 68 BPM (Slow Ballad)

Verse Drum Beat:

Time Signature: 4/4

1. Kick Drum on beat 1 and beat 3.
2. Snare Drum on beat 2 and beat 4.
3. Hi-Hat plays eighth notes throughout.

1 &  2 &  3 &  4 &
K    S    K    S
x x  x x  x x  x x

Chorus Drum Beat:

Time Signature: 4/4

1. Kick Drum on beat 1 and the "and" of beat 3.
2. Snare Drum on beat 2 and beat 4.
3. Hi-Hat plays eighth notes throughout, open slightly on the "and" of beat 3.

1 &  2 &  3 &  4 &
K    S    Kxx  S
x x  x x  xOx  x x

Bridge Drum Beat:

Time Signature: 4/4

1. Kick Drum on beat 1 and beat 3.
2. Snare Drum on beat 2 and beat 4.
3. Ride Cymbal plays quarter notes.

1     2     3     4
K     S     K     S
R     R     R     R

Outro Drum Beat:

Time Signature: 4/4

1. Kick Drum on beat 1.
2. Snare Drum on beat 2 and beat 4.
3. Crash Cymbal on beat 1, let it ring.

1    2    3    4 
K C  S    -    S

Notes:

• The beat is steady and simple, reflecting the somber and reflective nature of the song.
• Variations and fills can be added between sections to transition smoothly, particularly at the end of the chorus leading into the next verse.

This drum beat will complement the lyrical content and harmonies, adding depth and emotion to the song "Long Road to Peace."