Far Away

by Ingrid Michaelson
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Lyrics

I will (A)live my (E)life

as a (A7)lob ster man’s (D)wife

on an (A)is land

(E)in the blue (A)bay.

He will (A)take

care of (E)me;

he will (A7)smell like the (D)sea

and (A)close

to my heart he’ll al ways

stay.

I will (A)bear

three (E)girls,

all with

straw ber ry (D)curls:

Lit tle El la and

Nel ly and

Faye.

While I’m (A)comb ing their (E)hair,

I will (A7)catch his warm

stare on our

is land

(E)in the blue

bay.

Far a way,

far a way,

I want to (D)go

far a (A)way

to a (E)new life

on a new shore

line

where

the wa

ter is blue

and the (D)peo ple are (A)new;

to an (E)oth er

is land,

in an oth er life.

There’s a boy

next to (E)me, and he (A7)nev er will (D)be an y (A)thing but a boy

at the (A)bar.

And I (A)think he’s the (E)tops; he’s where (A7)ev ’ry thing (D)stops.

How I (A)love

to love him

from a (A)far!

When he walks right past (E)me, then I (A7)fi nal ly (D)see on this bar

stool I

can’t stay.

So I’m (A)tak ing my frown

to a (A7)far dis tant town

on an (A)is land

(E)in the blue

bay.

Far

a way,

I want to

go far a way,

(F#)a way,

a way.

I,

I want to go far a way, a way,

a way.

I want to go far

a (A)way,

a way,

a way

where the wa

ter is blue

and the (D)peo ple are (A)new;

to an (E)oth er life, to an oth

er (A)life,

to an (E)oth er shore line

in an oth er life.

Far Away — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Far Away" by Ingrid Michaelson: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Far Away”

What key is "Far Away" by Ingrid Michaelson played in?
Far Away is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Far Away"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Far Away" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Far Away"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Far Away"?
"Far Away" was originally performed by Ingrid Michaelson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Far Away"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, A7, Amaj7, D, Dm6, E, Emaj7, F#m, +1 more.
What other songs by Ingrid Michaelson can I play here?
Try "OVER YOU", "GIRLS CHASE BOYS", "Everybody". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Far Away" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Far Away" by Ingrid Michaelson. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Far Away" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Far Away" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.