So Far Away
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E Esus4 E Esus4
[Verse 1]
E
We say welcome to the mission
Bm
Show us all what you can do
C#m
We need a man with vision
F#
So we put our trust in you
E
And now we hope sincerely
D
That you'll do the best that you can do
E Esus4
E
Oh for sure it won't be easy
Bm
And we'll have to risk our lives
C#m
Some will try to break us
F#
And cut us down to size
E
But just remember
D
There can be no consolation prize
E E
Not in our eyes
[Chorus]
D A E
It's a long way to go
D A E
We can't wait one more day
D A D A E
We need some-one to light up the way
D A E
We may run out of time
D A E
Can you hear what we say?
D A D A E
Because hea-ven is so far away
E Esus4
[Verse 2]
E
Although time is getting short
Bm
There's still some sand left in the glass
C#m
And now we have a living breathing
F#
Rocket man at last
E
It's time to take a step
D
And nail our colours to the mast
E Esus4
E
No more talk of great adventures
Bm
When it's movement that we need
C#m
It must be our intention
F#
That we never loose the lead
E
So count us down to zero
D
And let's get up to speed
E E
We're up and away
[Chorus]
D A E
It's a long way to go
D A E
We can't wait one more day
D A D A E
We need some-one to light up the way
D A E
We may run out of time
D A E
So be-lieve what we say?
D A D A E
Because hea-ven is so far away
[Solo]
D A E
Ah Ah
D A E
Ah Ah
D A D A E
Ah Ah Ah Ah Ooh
Esus4 E Esus4
[Verse 3]
E
And so now they cry for justice
Bm
As if justice will be done
C#m
But the eye up in the sky
F#
Was flying to close to the sun
E
The Challenger has fallen
D
And the race has now been run....
How to play So Far Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.