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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "So Far Away" by Carole King: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "So Far Away" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "So Far Away" by Carole King. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "So Far Away" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "So Far Away" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.