So Far Away

by Carole King
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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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"So Far Away" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 80 BPM.

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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.

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