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So Far Away

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So Far Away - Dire Straits
Chords by TheDruidKing (please check out my channel on YouTube)
Intro (mainly power chords):
 AB      A     E
()             
 AB    EA     E
()    ()          x2
Verse 1:
E            Ab    A    B
Here I am again in this mean old town
    B                  E
(A)                    
     And you're so far away from me
                 Ab A        B
And where are you   when the sun goes down?
 A B              E
()                
     You re so far away from me
Chorus:
Asus2       C#m       C#sus2
     So far away from me
B          E
  So far I just can't see
Asus2       C#m       C#sus2
     So far away from me
B           A             E
  You're so far away from me
Bridge:
 AB   EA     E
()   ()          x2
Verse 2:
    E                 Ab       A     B
I'm tired of being in love and being all alone
 A B                   E
()                     
     When you re so far away from me
                    Ab  A      B
I'm tired of making out on the telephone
 A B                  E
()                    
     And you're so far away from me
Chorus
Bridge
Verse 3:
  E      Ab    A      B
I get so tired when I have to explain
    B                  E
(A)                    
     When you're so far away from me
                    Ab  A   B
See you been in the sun and I've been in the rain
    B                  E
(A)                    
     And you're so far away from me
Chorus
Bridge

So Far Away chords and lyrics

Free chords for So Far Away by Dire Straits. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

So Far Away - Dire Straits
Chords by TheDruidKing (please check out my channel on YouTube)
Intro (mainly power chords):
(A)B       A      E
(A)B    (E)A      E    x2
Verse 1:
Chorus:
Bridge:
(A)B   (E)A      E    x2
Verse 2:
Chorus
Bridge
Verse 3:
Chorus
Bridge

So Far Away Chords by Dire Straits

Learn how to play So Far Away by Dire Straits with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “So Far Away chords”, “So Far Away guitar chords”, or “Dire Straits So Far Away 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 So Far Away chords and for experienced players who want accurate So Far Away lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, B, E, Ab, Asus2, C#m.

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Can I transpose "So Far Away" to a different key?

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Yes. Tap any chord in "So Far Away" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "So Far Away" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "So Far Away" by Dire Straits with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Dire Straits below.

What key is "So Far Away" in?

The chords for "So Far Away" show the original chord names (including A, B, E, Ab, Asus2, C#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.