Lyrics
(F)Long
a (Gm7)go and (C7)far a (Fmaj7)way,
I (Gm7)dreamed a (C7)dream one (F6)day,
and (C7)now,
that (F)dream is here (D7)be (Bbmaj7)side (C7)me.
(Ab)Long
the (Bbm7)skies were (Eb7)o ver (Abmaj7)cast,
but (G7)now the (G7)clouds have (C)passed:
you’re (C6)here
at (C7)last!
(F)Chills
run (Gm7)up and (C7)down my (Fmaj7)spine,
Al (Gm7)lad din’s (C7)lamp is (F6)mine,
the (C7)dream
I (F)dreamed was not (D7)de (Bbmaj7)nied (C7)me.
(F7)Just
one look and then I (Bb)knew
that all I (F)longed
(Dm7)for (Gm7)long a (C7)go was (F)you.
Long Ago (And Far Away) by Jerome Kern
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Long Ago (And Far Away)" in?
- "Long Ago (And Far Away)" by Jerome Kern is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Long Ago (And Far Away)" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Long Ago (And Far Away)" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Long Ago (And Far Away)" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Jerome Kern can I play here?
- Try "SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES", "NOBODY ELSE BUT ME", "WHY DO I LOVE YOU?". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.