So far away - Carole King

So far away

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G
So far away doesn't anybody stay
 
C
In one place anymore
 
Am D7
It would be so fine to see
 
G C D7
Your face at my door doesn't help to know
 
G
You're just time away long ago I reached
 
C
For you and there you stood
 
Am D7 G
Holding you again could only do me good
 
C D7 G D
How I wish I could but you're so far away
 
Em C
One more song about moving along the highway
 
D7 G
Can't say much of anything that's new
 
Bm Am
If I could only work this life out my way
 
D Em Am
I'd rather spend it bein' close to you
 
D7 G
But you're so far away doesn't anybody stay
 
C Am D7
In one place anymore it would be so fine to
 
G C D7
See your face at my door doesn't help to know
 
G C Am D7
You're just time away yeah you're so far away
 
C G Am C
Travelin' around sure gets me down and lonely
 
Am D7 G
Nothin' else to do but close my mind
 
Bm Am
I sure hope the road don't come to own me
 
D Em Am7 D7
There's so many dreams I've yet to find
 
G
But you're so far away

How to play So far away

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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.

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