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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "So Far Away" by Carole King in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "So Far Away"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "So Far Away" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 80 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.