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(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) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "Long Ago (And Far Away)" by Jerome Kern: 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 Bb, 110 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Long Ago (And Far Away)”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Long Ago (And Far Away)" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Long Ago (And Far Away)" by Jerome Kern. 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 "Long Ago (And Far Away)" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Long Ago (And Far 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.