So Far Away by Dire Straits

Key: E · 112 BPM · 3/4

So Far Away by Dire Straits is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution, played as a V-IV-I rotation: B-A-E. At 112 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution), played as a V-IV-I rotation in E major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-IV progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoEB-A-E
Capo 2DA-G-D
Capo 4CG-F-C
Capo 7AE-D-A

Chord chart

  • 0:00 A
  • 0:00 B
  • 0:02 A
  • 0:04 E
  • 0:08 A
  • 0:08 B
  • 0:11 A
  • 0:13 E
  • 0:17 B
  • 0:19 A
  • 0:21 E
  • 0:27 B
  • 0:32 E
  • 0:36 B
  • 0:40 E
  • 0:42 A
  • 0:44 C#m
  • 0:46 B
  • 0:48 E
  • 0:50 A
  • 0:53 C#m
  • 0:55 B
  • 0:57 A
  • 0:59 E
  • 1:03 B
  • 1:05 A
  • 1:07 E
  • 1:14 B
  • 1:18 E
  • 1:22 B7
  • 1:26 E
  • 1:28 A
  • 1:30 C#m
  • 1:32 B
  • 1:35 E
  • 1:37 A
  • 1:39 C#m
  • 1:41 B
  • 1:43 A
  • 1:45 E
  • 1:49 B
  • 1:51 A
  • 1:53 E
  • 1:58 B
  • 2:00 A
  • 2:02 E
  • 2:08 B
  • 2:12 E
  • 2:16 B
  • 2:21 E
  • 2:23 A
  • 2:25 C#m
  • 2:27 B
  • 2:29 E
  • 2:31 A
  • 2:33 C#m
  • 2:35 B
  • 2:37 A
  • 2:39 E
  • 2:44 B
  • 2:46 A
  • 2:48 E
  • 2:52 B
  • 2:54 A
  • 2:56 E
  • 3:00 B
  • 3:03 A
  • 3:05 E
  • 3:09 B
  • 3:11 A
  • 3:13 E
  • 3:17 B
  • 3:19 A
  • 3:21 E
  • 3:26 B
  • 3:28 A
  • 3:30 E
  • 3:34 B
  • 3:36 A
  • 3:38 E
  • 3:42 B
  • 3:44 A
  • 3:46 E
  • 3:51 B
  • 3:53 A
  • 3:55 E
  • 3:59 B
  • 4:01 A
  • 4:03 E
  • 4:07 B
  • 4:10 A
  • 4:12 E
  • 4:16 B
  • 4:18 A
  • 4:20 E
  • 4:24 B
  • 4:26 A
  • 4:28 E
  • 4:32 B
  • 4:35 A
  • 4:37 E
  • 4:41 B
  • 4:43 A
  • 4:45 E
  • 4:49 B
  • 4:51 A
  • 4:53 E
  • 5:00 A
  • 5:02 E

Frequently asked questions

What key is So Far Away in?

So Far Away is in E major.

What chords does So Far Away use?

The core of So Far Away cycles through B, A, E (3 chords).

What is the tempo of So Far Away?

So Far Away runs at 112 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does So Far Away use?

So Far Away follows the I-V-IV progression, played as a V-IV-I rotation. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.

What capo should I use for So Far Away?

No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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