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I would like to (Dbmaj7)leave this cit y, (Ab)this old town don’t smell too pret ty and
I can (Eb)feel the warn ing signs
(Bb)run ning a round my mind.
And when I leave this is land I’ll (Ab)book my self in to a soul a sy lum.
I can (Eb)feel the warn ing signs
(Bb)run ning a round my mind.
So here I go,
I’m still (C)scratch ing a round in the same old hole.
My (Db)bod y feels young, but my mind is ver y old.
So what do you say?
You can’t (C)give me the dreams that are mine an y way.
You’re (Dbmaj7)half the world a way,
you’re (Dbm7)half the world a way.
And when I leave this plan et, (Ab)you know I’d stay, but I just can’t stand it and I can (Eb)feel the warn ing signs
(Bb)run ning a round my mind.
And if I can (Dbmaj7)leave this spi rit, I’ll (Ab)find me a hole and I’ll live in it and I can (Eb)feel the warn ing signs
(Bb)run ning a round my mind.
(CN.C.)half the world a way.
You’re (Ab)half the (Eb)world a way,
I’ve been lost, I’ve been found, but I don’t feel down.
You’re (Ab)half the (Eb)world a way,
I’ve been lost, I’ve been found, but I don’t feel down.
I (CN.C.)don’t feel
down.
(I don’t feel (CN.C.)down.)
Half The World Away — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Half The World Away" by Aurora: 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 Ab, 165 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Half The World Away”
- What key is "Half The World Away" by Aurora played in?
- Half The World Away is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Half The World Away"?
- The arrangement plays at 165 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Half The World 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 "Half The World Away"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Half The World Away"?
- "Half The World Away" was originally performed by Aurora. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Half The World Away"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Db, Dbm6, Dbm7, Dbmaj7, Eb, +1 more.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Half The World Away" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Half The World Away" by Aurora. 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 "Half The World Away" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "Half The World 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.