About “Long Ago (And Far Away)”

Why does "Long Ago (And Far Away)" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Long Ago (And Far Away)".

What key is "Long Ago (And Far Away)" by Ira Gershwin played in?

Long Ago (And Far Away) is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Long Ago (And Far Away)"?

The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Long Ago (And Far Away)" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.

Can I download sheet music for "Long Ago (And Far Away)"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Long Ago (And Far Away)"?

"Long Ago (And Far Away)" was originally performed by Ira Gershwin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What other songs by Ira Gershwin can I play here?

Try "How Long Has This Been Going On?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Is this real sheet music for "Long Ago (And Far Away)"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Long Ago (And Far Away)".

Can I see all the notes in "Long Ago (And Far Away)"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 90 BPM.