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Half the World Away Chords

Oasis Beginner Key of C 5 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Em

Half the World Away Chords – Guitar

A melancholic acoustic ballad by Oasis from the 1994 album “The Masterplan”. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but play the C, F, and G chords as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

I would like to leave this city

G C

This old town don’t smell too pretty

C F G

And I can feel the warning signs running around my mind

F G C F

And when I leave this planet, you know I’d stay but I just can’t stand it

G C

And I’ll be half the world away

Chorus

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Verse 2

C F G

My body feels young but my mind is very old

C F

I’ve tried to find the fold

G C

And I’ve sailed around the world

C F

And I’ve left no stone unturned

G

And I’m so alone

F G C F

And when I leave this planet, you know I’d stay but I just can’t stand it

G C

And I’ll be half the world away

Chorus

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Bridge

F G

I’ve been lost, I’ve been found

C F

But I don’t feel down, no

F G

And I don’t blame you for ba-a-ailing out

C F

I don’t blame you, I don’t blame you

Verse 3

C F

I would like to leave this city

G C

This old town don’t smell too pretty

C F G

And I can feel the warning signs running around my mind

F G C F

And when I leave this planet, you know I’d stay but I just can’t stand it

G C

And I’ll be half the world away

Chorus

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Outro

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (C, F, G). Practice switching between F and G smoothly, as this is the most common transition in the chorus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Half the World Away"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Em.

Is "Half the World Away" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Half the World Away" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Half the World Away"?

It was written by Noel Gallagher, and released in 1994.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Em

Half the World Away Chords – Ukulele

A melancholic acoustic ballad by Oasis from the 1994 album “The Masterplan”. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but play the C, F, and G chords as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

I would like to leave this city

G C

This old town don’t smell too pretty

C F G

And I can feel the warning signs running around my mind

F G C F

And when I leave this planet, you know I’d stay but I just can’t stand it

G C

And I’ll be half the world away

Chorus

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Verse 2

C F G

My body feels young but my mind is very old

C F

I’ve tried to find the fold

G C

And I’ve sailed around the world

C F

And I’ve left no stone unturned

G

And I’m so alone

F G C F

And when I leave this planet, you know I’d stay but I just can’t stand it

G C

And I’ll be half the world away

Chorus

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Bridge

F G

I’ve been lost, I’ve been found

C F

But I don’t feel down, no

F G

And I don’t blame you for ba-a-ailing out

C F

I don’t blame you, I don’t blame you

Verse 3

C F

I would like to leave this city

G C

This old town don’t smell too pretty

C F G

And I can feel the warning signs running around my mind

F G C F

And when I leave this planet, you know I’d stay but I just can’t stand it

G C

And I’ll be half the world away

Chorus

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Outro

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (C, F, G). Practice switching between F and G smoothly, as this is the most common transition in the chorus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Half the World Away"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Em.

Is "Half the World Away" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Half the World Away" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Half the World Away"?

It was written by Noel Gallagher, and released in 1994.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Em

Half the World Away Chords – Piano

A melancholic acoustic ballad by Oasis from the 1994 album “The Masterplan”. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but play the C, F, and G chords as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

I would like to leave this city

G C

This old town don’t smell too pretty

C F G

And I can feel the warning signs running around my mind

F G C F

And when I leave this planet, you know I’d stay but I just can’t stand it

G C

And I’ll be half the world away

Chorus

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Verse 2

C F G

My body feels young but my mind is very old

C F

I’ve tried to find the fold

G C

And I’ve sailed around the world

C F

And I’ve left no stone unturned

G

And I’m so alone

F G C F

And when I leave this planet, you know I’d stay but I just can’t stand it

G C

And I’ll be half the world away

Chorus

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Bridge

F G

I’ve been lost, I’ve been found

C F

But I don’t feel down, no

F G

And I don’t blame you for ba-a-ailing out

C F

I don’t blame you, I don’t blame you

Verse 3

C F

I would like to leave this city

G C

This old town don’t smell too pretty

C F G

And I can feel the warning signs running around my mind

F G C F

And when I leave this planet, you know I’d stay but I just can’t stand it

G C

And I’ll be half the world away

Chorus

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Outro

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (C, F, G). Practice switching between F and G smoothly, as this is the most common transition in the chorus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Half the World Away"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Em.

Is "Half the World Away" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Half the World Away" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Half the World Away"?

It was written by Noel Gallagher, and released in 1994.

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Amtap to play

Ftap to play

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Emtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Em

Half the World Away Chords – Banjo

A melancholic acoustic ballad by Oasis from the 1994 album “The Masterplan”. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but play the C, F, and G chords as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

I would like to leave this city

G C

This old town don’t smell too pretty

C F G

And I can feel the warning signs running around my mind

F G C F

And when I leave this planet, you know I’d stay but I just can’t stand it

G C

And I’ll be half the world away

Chorus

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Verse 2

C F G

My body feels young but my mind is very old

C F

I’ve tried to find the fold

G C

And I’ve sailed around the world

C F

And I’ve left no stone unturned

G

And I’m so alone

F G C F

And when I leave this planet, you know I’d stay but I just can’t stand it

G C

And I’ll be half the world away

Chorus

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Bridge

F G

I’ve been lost, I’ve been found

C F

But I don’t feel down, no

F G

And I don’t blame you for ba-a-ailing out

C F

I don’t blame you, I don’t blame you

Verse 3

C F

I would like to leave this city

G C

This old town don’t smell too pretty

C F G

And I can feel the warning signs running around my mind

F G C F

And when I leave this planet, you know I’d stay but I just can’t stand it

G C

And I’ll be half the world away

Chorus

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Outro

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (C, F, G). Practice switching between F and G smoothly, as this is the most common transition in the chorus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Half the World Away"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Em.

Is "Half the World Away" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Half the World Away" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Half the World Away"?

It was written by Noel Gallagher, and released in 1994.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Em

Half the World Away Chords – Mandolin

A melancholic acoustic ballad by Oasis from the 1994 album “The Masterplan”. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but play the C, F, and G chords as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

I would like to leave this city

G C

This old town don’t smell too pretty

C F G

And I can feel the warning signs running around my mind

F G C F

And when I leave this planet, you know I’d stay but I just can’t stand it

G C

And I’ll be half the world away

Chorus

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Verse 2

C F G

My body feels young but my mind is very old

C F

I’ve tried to find the fold

G C

And I’ve sailed around the world

C F

And I’ve left no stone unturned

G

And I’m so alone

F G C F

And when I leave this planet, you know I’d stay but I just can’t stand it

G C

And I’ll be half the world away

Chorus

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Bridge

F G

I’ve been lost, I’ve been found

C F

But I don’t feel down, no

F G

And I don’t blame you for ba-a-ailing out

C F

I don’t blame you, I don’t blame you

Verse 3

C F

I would like to leave this city

G C

This old town don’t smell too pretty

C F G

And I can feel the warning signs running around my mind

F G C F

And when I leave this planet, you know I’d stay but I just can’t stand it

G C

And I’ll be half the world away

Chorus

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Outro

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (C, F, G). Practice switching between F and G smoothly, as this is the most common transition in the chorus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Half the World Away"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Em.

Is "Half the World Away" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Half the World Away" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Half the World Away"?

It was written by Noel Gallagher, and released in 1994.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Em

Half the World Away Chords – Harmonica

A melancholic acoustic ballad by Oasis from the 1994 album “The Masterplan”. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but play the C, F, and G chords as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C F

I would like to leave this city

G C

This old town don’t smell too pretty

C F G

And I can feel the warning signs running around my mind

F G C F

And when I leave this planet, you know I’d stay but I just can’t stand it

G C

And I’ll be half the world away

Chorus

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Verse 2

C F G

My body feels young but my mind is very old

C F

I’ve tried to find the fold

G C

And I’ve sailed around the world

C F

And I’ve left no stone unturned

G

And I’m so alone

F G C F

And when I leave this planet, you know I’d stay but I just can’t stand it

G C

And I’ll be half the world away

Chorus

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Bridge

F G

I’ve been lost, I’ve been found

C F

But I don’t feel down, no

F G

And I don’t blame you for ba-a-ailing out

C F

I don’t blame you, I don’t blame you

Verse 3

C F

I would like to leave this city

G C

This old town don’t smell too pretty

C F G

And I can feel the warning signs running around my mind

F G C F

And when I leave this planet, you know I’d stay but I just can’t stand it

G C

And I’ll be half the world away

Chorus

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Outro

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

F G

Half the world away

C F

Half the world away

G C

Half the world away

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (C, F, G). Practice switching between F and G smoothly, as this is the most common transition in the chorus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Half the World Away"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Em.

Is "Half the World Away" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Half the World Away" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Half the World Away"?

It was written by Noel Gallagher, and released in 1994.