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.

So Far Away — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "So Far Away" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you 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.

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!

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: D
Tempo: 80 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Carole King

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How to Play "So Far Away" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.