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Far Away

Nickelback

KeyB major
Tempo133 BPM
Duration3:58

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is Far Away by Nickelback in?

This transcription starts in B major. Later key changes are detected at 2:51 (D♭ major).

What tempo is Far Away?

The estimated tempo is 133 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.

What are the main chord progressions in Far Away?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include B → F♯ → G♯m → E (9 occurrences); D♭ → A♭ → B♭m7 → G♭maj7 (7 occurrences); B → F♯ → G♯m7 → E (6 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Far Away?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → V → vi → IV in B major; I → V → vi7 → IVmaj7 in D♭ major; I → V → vi7 → IV in B major. Think of Roman numerals as chord names you can take into any key. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor; in minor keys, we count from the natural-minor scale.

Does Far Away use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In B major: The four-chord pop progression (I → V → vi → IV) shows up in the intro at 0:00 and the verse at 0:07. The big singalong loop: a little lift, a little heartache, and an easy way back home. In D♭ major: The four-chord pop progression (I → V → vi → IV) shows up in the chorus at 2:51 and 2:58.

What time signature is Far Away in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Far Away structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:07) → chorus (0:36) → interlude (1:08) → verse (1:15) → chorus (1:44) → bridge (2:15) → chorus (2:37) → outro (3:34).

How long is this version of Far Away?

The transcribed version lasts 3:58. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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