The National - So Far So Fast: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "So Far So Fast" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn So Far So Fast Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The National

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "So Far So Fast" smoothly on your guitar.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

C#m              E      A            E
Lay down in the doorway in front of me
A                    E      A           E
And make yourself impossible for me to leave
C#m           E               A                   E
I remember a kid in the water, I remember a world on
fire
A           E              F#m             E
I was just coming out of it, it was so hot all
summer

Chorus:
C#m    B    A    E
I get so far so fast
A      E    A    E
I get so far so fast

The storm, the blackout, the quiet sea
You went running right into it, away from me
We have friends in good houses, we have kids
in the trees
Now I have nothing but sleepless nights,
about everything

Chorus

Don't you know someday somebody will come
and find you?
If you don't know who you are anymore,
they will remind you
We don't see you around here anymore, it's okay
I will say your name out loud and you will be home

There are so many things that drive me crazy
What you think I am, it's never been me
Hearing you talk always saves me
Can you get away and talk to me?

Chorus:
I get so far, so fast
I get so far, so fast
I get so far, so fast


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

C#m

Guitar chord C#m

E

Guitar chord E

F#m

Guitar chord F#m

B

Guitar chord B

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "So Far So Fast" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "So Far So Fast" by The National.

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