Other arrangements of So Far Away
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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"So 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 D, 72 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 “So Far Away”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "So 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 "So Far Away" by Carole King played in?
- So Far Away is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "So Far Away"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "So 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 "So Far Away"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "So Far Away"?
- "So Far Away" was originally performed by Carole King. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Carole King can I play here?
- Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE". 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 "So Far Away". Key of D, 72 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.