If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away

by Justin Moore

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(Bb)Ev ’ry day I drive to work a cross Flint Riv er Bridge

a (Bb)hun dred yards from the spot where (Eb)me and Grand pa fished.

There’s a (F)piece of his old fruit stand on the side of Saw mill Road.

He’d (F)be there peel in’ peach es if it was twen ty years a go.

And what I would n’t give

to (Dm)ride a round in that old truck with him.

If (Bb)heav en was n’t so far a way, I’d (Eb)pack up the kids and go for the day.

(F)In tro duce ’em to their grand pa; (Eb)watch ’em laugh at the way he talked.

(Bb)Find my long lost cous in John, the (Eb)one we left back in Vi et nam.

(F)Show him a pic ture of his daugh ter now; (Eb)she’s a doc tor and he’d be proud.

(Gm)Tell ’em we’d be back in a cou ple of days.

In the (Gm)rear view mir ror (F)we’d all watch ’em wave.

Yeah, (Gm)los in’ them would n’t (F)be so hard to (Eb)take

if heav en was n’t so (F)far a way.

I’d (Bb)hug all three of those girls we lost from the (Eb)class of nine ty nine.

And I’d (Bb)find my bird dog Bo and take him (Eb)hunt in’ one more time.

(F)Ask Hank why he took those pills (Eb)back in fif ty three

and (F)Jan is to sing the sec ond verse of “Me and Bob by Mc Gee.”

Sit (Dm)on a cloud and vis it for a while.

It ’d (Dm)do me good just to see them (Eb)smile.

If (F)far,

if (Eb)heav en was n’t so (F)far,

if (Eb)heav en was n’t so (F)far a way,

so far

a way,

so far

a way.

If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away by Justin Moore — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away” by Justin Moore in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 144 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.