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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "So Far Away" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “So Far Away”
- Can I play "So Far Away" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "So Far Away" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "So Far Away" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "So Far Away"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Bm, C, D, D6, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, Em7, +5 more.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "So Far Away"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "So Far Away" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "So Far Away"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "So Far Away" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.