1987Released
5:20

Did You Know?

Interesting facts and trivia about Over The Hills And Far Away. By Songfacts®.

This song is about a man who who was framed for a murder he didn't commit. He is sent to prison and dreams of the day he can get out and return to his woman. He will come back to her one day, and she's waiting for him to return to her.

Nightwish recorded this in 2001. It was also covered by the band Domain on the 2004 Gary Moore tribute album Give Us Moore.

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Song Analysis

Key, BPM (tempo) and time signature of Over The Hills And Far Away.
DKey
MajorMode
3/4Time Signature
184BPM

Album

The album Over The Hills And Far Away is released on.

Released By

The record label that has released Over The Hills And Far Away.
Virgin Records
© 1989 Virgin Records Limited
This Compilation ℗ 1989 Virgin Records Limited

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