Long Ago (And Far Away)

by Jerome Kern
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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) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Long Ago (And Far Away)" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 110 BPM.

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About “Long Ago (And Far Away)”

Can I play "Long Ago (And Far Away)" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Long Ago (And Far Away)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Long Ago (And Far Away)" by Jerome Kern 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 110 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 Jerome Kern. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Long Ago (And Far Away)"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Long Ago (And Far Away)" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Long Ago (And Far Away)"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Long Ago (And Far Away)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.