About “Long Ago (And Far Away)”

Can I learn "Long Ago (And Far Away)" with falling notes like Synthesia?

Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Long Ago (And Far Away)" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 90 BPM.

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.

Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Long Ago (And Far Away)"?

Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Long Ago (And Far Away)" one hand at a time before combining them.

What is falling notes style for "Long Ago (And Far Away)"?

Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Long Ago (And Far Away)" is in the key of Bb at 90 BPM.