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Far From Me

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Tuning: Standard
[Intro]
C
[Verse 1]
As the Ccafe was Fclosing
On a warm summer Gnight
And FCathy was Gcleaning the Cspoons
The Fradio played the Chit parade
And DI hummed along with the Gtune
She Fasked me to change the Cstation
Said the Fsong just drove her inGsane
But it Cweren't just the music Fplaying
It was Gme that she was trying to Cblame
[Chorus]
And the Fsky is black and Cstill now
On the Fhill where the angels Gsing
Ain't it Ffunny how an old broken Cbottle
Looks Cjust like a Gdiamond Cring
But it's Ffar, Gfar from Cme
[Verse 2]
Well, I Cleaned on my Fleft leg
In the parking lot Gdirt
And FCathy was Gclosing the Clights
A Fjune bug flew from the Cwarmth he once knew
And I Dwished for once I weren't Gright
Why we Fused to laugh toCgether
And we'd Fdance to any old Gsong
Well, ya Cknow she still laughs Fwith me
But she Gwaits just a second too Clong
[Chorus]
And the Fsky is black and Cstill now
On the Fhill where the angels Gsing
Ain't it Ffunny how an old broken Cbottle
Looks Cjust like a Gdiamond Cring
But it's Ffar, Gfar from Cme
[Verse 3]
Well, I Cstarted the Fengine
And I gave it some Ggas
And FCathy was Gclosing her Cpurse
Well, we Fhadn't gone far in my Cbeat up old car
And DI was prepared for the Gworst
FWill you still see me toCmorrow?
FNo, I got too much to Gdo
Well, a Cquestion ain't really a Fquestion
If you Gknow the answer Ctoo
[Chorus]
And the Fsky is black and Cstill now
On the Fhill where the angels Gsing
Ain't it Ffunny how an old broken Cbottle
Looks Cjust like a Gdiamond Cring
But it's Ffar, Gfar from Cme

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The story behind the song

John Prine was a celebrated country-folk singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of humorous and melancholy lyrics, often touching on themes of love, life, and current events. A master storyteller, Prine crafted songs that resonated with a deep sense of humanity. "Far From Me" appears on his debut album, showcasing his early talent for weaving heartfelt narratives. It plays like a poignant reflection on distance, both physical and emotional.

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Far From Me

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Tuning: Standard

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

C F

As the cafe was closing

On a warm summer night

F G C

And Cathy was cleaning the spoons

F C

The radio played the hit parade

D G

And I hummed along with the tune

F C

She asked me to change the station

F G

Said the song just drove her insane

C F

But it weren't just the music playing

G C

It was me that she was trying to blame

[Chorus]

F C

And the sky is black and still now

F G

On the hill where the angels sing

F C

Ain't it funny how an old broken bottle

C G C

Looks just like a diamond ring

F G C

But it's far, far from me

[Verse 2]

C F

Well, I leaned on my left leg

In the parking lot dirt

F G C

And Cathy was closing the lights

F C

A june bug flew from the warmth he once knew

D G

And I wished for once I weren't right

F C

Why we used to laugh together

F G

And we'd dance to any old song

C F

Well, ya know she still laughs with me

G C

But she waits just a second too long

[Chorus]

F C

And the sky is black and still now

F G

On the hill where the angels sing

F C

Ain't it funny how an old broken bottle

C G C

Looks just like a diamond ring

F G C

But it's far, far from me

[Verse 3]

C F

Well, I started the engine

And I gave it some gas

F G C

And Cathy was closing her purse

F C

Well, we hadn't gone far in my beat up old car

D G

And I was prepared for the worst

F C

Will you still see me tomorrow?

F G

No, I got too much to do

C F

Well, a question ain't really a question

G C

If you know the answer too

[Chorus]

F C

And the sky is black and still now

F G

On the hill where the angels sing

F C

Ain't it funny how an old broken bottle

C G C

Looks just like a diamond ring

F G C

But it's far, far from me

About Far From Me Chords by John Prine

Learn how to play Far From Me by John Prine with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Far From Me chords”, “Far From Me guitar chords”, or “John Prine Far From Me chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Far From Me chords and for experienced players who want accurate Far From Me lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G, D, A.

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