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So Far Away

So Far Away by Avenged Sevenfold is played in the original key of E flat major. It was released as a single in 2010 from their fifth studio album, Nightmare. The song was written by the band's late drummer, James "The Rev" Sullivan, as a tribute to their guitarist and close friend, Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, who passed away in 2009. The lyrics reflect on the pain of losing someone and the longing to be reunited. The song features a melodic and soaring guitar solo by lead guitarist Synyster Gates, showcasing his impressive technical skills. Fun fact, the music video for So Far Away was filmed during the band's live shows and includes footage of their fans honoring The Rev with tributes and signs. The melody of the song is emotive and heartfelt, carrying a strong sense of melancholy and longing throughout.
So Far Away - Avenged Sevenfold

g g g f# f# e e
Never feared for anything
g g g f# f# e e
Never shamed but never free
e g a b a a g f#
A life that healed a broken heart
d e g d a g
With all that it could

g g g f# f# e e
Lived a life so endlessly
g g g f# f# e e
Saw beyond what others see
e g a b a a g f#
I tried to heal your broken heart
d e g d a g
With all that I could

g e f#
Will you stay?
g e f# g a g f# e
Will you stay away forever?

Refrão:
b b b b
How do I live
b a b d e b
Without the ones I love?
b a a g g e
Time still turns the pages
g a a b e d
Of the book it’s burned
b b b
Place and time
a b d e b
Always on my mind
e g d c b a
I have so much to say
g a g a b e d
But you’re so far away

g g g f# f# e e
Plans of what our futures hold
g g g f# f# e e
Foolish lies of growing old
e g a b a a g f#
It seems we’re so invincible
d d e g d a g
But the truth is so cold

e g g g f# f# e e
A final song, a last request
e g g g f# f# e e
A perfect chapter laid to rest
g a b a a g f#
Now and then I try to find
d e g d a g
A place in my mind

d g e f#
Where you can stay
g e f# g a g f# e
You can stay awake forever

Refrão:
b b b b
How do I live
b a b d e b
Without the ones I love?
b a a g g e
Time still turns the pages
g a a b e d
Of the book it’s burned
b b b
Place and time
a b d e b
Always on my mind
e g d c b a
I have so much to say
g a g a b e d
But you’re so far away