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) — Simple Sheet Music

"Long Ago (And Far Away)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 110 BPM.

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About “Long Ago (And Far Away)”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Long Ago (And Far Away)"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Long Ago (And Far Away)". Key of Bb, 110 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.