What key is "So Far Away" in?

"So Far Away" by Carole King is in the key of D with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "So Far Away" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

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.

What chords are used in "So Far Away"?

This arrangement of "So Far Away" uses 13 chords: A, Bm, C, D, D6, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, Em7, +5 more.

How long does it take to learn "So Far Away" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

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 (Dmaj9)time a (D6)way.

(Dmaj9)Long n’t a go, bod I (D6)reached for you (Gmaj7)and there you stood.

(Em7)Hold ing you a (Gmaj7)gain could on ly (Dmaj9)do me (G)my (Dmaj9)good.

(Gmaj7)Does n’t help to (Em7)know (G)you’re just (Dmaj9)far a (D6)way!

(Dmaj9)Does n’t an y bod y (D6)stay in one (Gmaj7)place an y more?

(Em7)It would be so (Gmaj7)fine to see your (Dmaj9)face at (G)my (Dmaj9)door.

(Gmaj7)Does n’t help to (Em7)know (G)you’re just (Gmaj7)How I wish I (Em7)could, but (G)you’re so far a (D6)way!

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

(Em7)Can’t say much of (G)an y thing that’s (Dmaj7)new.

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

I’d (G)rath er spend (Bm)it be in’ (Em7)close to you.

(CN.C.)But you’re so (Gmaj7)Does n’t help to (Em7)know (G)you’re just time a (D6)way.

Yeah,

you’re so far a (G6)way!

(G)Trav el in’ a round sure (Dmaj7)gets me down and (Em7)lone ly.

(Em7)Noth in’ else to do but close my (Dmaj7)mind.

I (F#m7)sure hope the road don’t come to own me.

There’s (G)so man y dreams

I’ve (Em7)yet to find.

But you’re so (Dmaj9)far a (D6)way!

(Dmaj9)Does n’t an y bod y (D6)stay in one (Gmaj7)place an y more?

(Em7)It would be so (Gmaj7)fine to see your (Dmaj7)face at (G)my (Dmaj7)door.

(Gmaj7)Does n’t help to (Em7)know (G)you’re just (Dmaj9)time a (D6)way.

(Dmaj9)Long n’t a go, bod I (D6)reached for you (Gmaj7)and there you stood.

(Em7)Hold ing you a (Gmaj7)gain could on ly (Dmaj7)do me (G)my (Dmaj7)good.

(Gmaj7)Does n’t help to (Em7)know (G)you’re just (Gmaj7)How I wish I (Em7)could, but (G)you’re so (Dmaj9)far a (D6)way!

So Far Away by Carole King

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium. 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 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "So Far Away" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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.
What chords are used in "So Far Away"?: This arrangement of "So Far Away" uses 13 chords: A, Bm, C, D, D6, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, Em7, +5 more.
How long does it take to learn "So Far Away" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
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.