What key is "So Far Away" in?

"So Far Away" by Carole King is in the key of D with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "So 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 "So 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 "So 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 Carole King can I play here?

Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

So (D)far

a way,

does n’t an y bod y stay in one place an y more?

(G)It would be so fine to see your (Dmaj7)face at (G)my (Dmaj7)door.

It (Gmaj7)does n’t (F#m)help to (Em7)know (G)you’re just time a way.

Long a go I reached for you and there you stood.

(G)Hold ing you a gain could on ly (Dmaj7)do me (Dmaj7)good.

(Gmaj7)How I (F#m)wish I (Em7)could, but (G)you’re so far a way!

(D)One more a song a bout mov in’ a long the (G)high way,

(G)can’t say much of an y thing that’s (Dmaj7)new.

If (F#m)I could on ly work this life out (Em7)my way,

I’d (Bm)rath er spend dreams it be in’ (Em)close to to you, but you’re so far a way!

Does n’t an y bod y stay in one place an y more?

(G)It would be so fine to see your (Dmaj7)face at (G)my (Dmaj7)door.

It (Gmaj7)does n’t (F#m7)help to know (G)you’re so far a way!

Yeah,

you’re so far a way!

far a way!

(Dmaj7)Yeah,

you’re so far a way!

Hey,

(G)you’re so

far a way!

(Dmaj7)Yeah,

you’re so far a way!

Hey,

(G)you’re so (Dmaj9)far a way.

So Far Away by Carole King

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “So Far Away”

What key is "So Far Away" in?: "So Far Away" by Carole King is in the key of D with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "So 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 "So 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 "So 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 Carole King can I play here?: Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.