So Far Away

by Carole King
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So Far Away

Very Easy
Carole King80 BPM
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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 — Simple Sheet Music

"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”

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.

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