Rock, Pop

Half the World Away Chords

Oasis Beginner Key of C 5 Chords 2 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

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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

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Em

Half the World Away Chords – Piano

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Em

Half the World Away Chords – Banjo

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Em

Half the World Away Chords – Mandolin

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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.

Chords used: C, Am, F, G, Em · Key: C · Difficulty: Beginner

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.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

C – F

G – C

C – F – G

F – G – C – F

G – C

Chorus

F – G

C – F

G – C

F – G

C – F

G – C

Verse 2

C – F – G

C – F

G – C

C – F

G

F – G – C – F

G – C

Chorus

F – G

C – F

G – C

F – G

C – F

G – C

Bridge

F – G

C – F

F – G

C – F

Verse 3

C – F

G – C

C – F – G

F – G – C – F

G – C

Chorus

F – G

C – F

G – C

F – G

C – F

G – C

Outro

F – G

C – F

G – C

F – G

C – F

G – C

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.