Pop, Folk

So Far Away Chords

Carole King 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 · Dm

So Far Away Chords – Guitar

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

So Far Away Chords – Ukulele

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

So Far Away Chords – Piano

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

So Far Away Chords – Banjo

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

So Far Away Chords – Mandolin

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

So Far Away Chords – Harmonica

Carole King’s poignant ballad about distance and longing from her album “Tapestry”. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

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

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s reflective mood.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

C – G

F – C – G – F

C – G – F

C – G

F – C – G – F

Chorus

F – G

C – G – F

G – C – G

F – G – C

G – F – G

Verse 2

C – G

F – C – G – F

C – G – F

C – G

F – C – G – F

Chorus

F – G

C – G – F

G – C – G

F – G – C

G – F – G

Bridge

F – C – G – F

C – G – F

C – G

F – G

Verse 3

C – G

F – C – G – F

C – G – F

C – G

F – C – G – F

Chorus

F – G

C – G – F

G – C – G

F – G – C

G – F – G

Practice tip: Master the C, G, and F chords individually before trying to play the whole song, as these are the primary chords used.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "So Far Away"?

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

Is "So Far 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 "So Far Away" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "So Far Away"?

It was written by Carole King, and released in 1971.