A Million Miles Away

· by Alan Menken

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We’ll join a car a (A5)van to (D5)night.

Count on the stars to be our (D5)guides.

We’ll sim ply (Gsus2)van ish (F#)out of sight.

Go where the des ert (Gsus2)road de (Asus)cides.

There won’t be an y ob li (D)ga tions.

Or (Fmaj7)fa thers to o (Csus2)bey.

(A7sus)’Cause we’ll (A)be a (G)mil lion miles a way,

leave (F)ev ’ry (A7sus)thing be hind.

(G)When you choose to (F#7)lose your self, who (Bm7)knows what (E)you might find?

(A)And (Gmaj9)once the jour ney’s (Dsus2)done, you’ll (Fmaj7)have some (G)faith in me.

(Em7)Af ter a mil lion (Dsus2)miles or so, we (Gmaj7)might feel (Asus)like (A)we’re (Gsus2)free.

May be we’ll trav el (A5)on the (D5)sea.

I’ll tend the sails and you can (D5)steer.

Watch the waves (Gsus2)roll on (F#)end less ly.

And the hor i zon (Gsus2)dis ap (Asus)pear.

We’ll leave all thoughts a bout the (D)fu ture Or (Fmaj7)till some fu ture (Csus2)day.

(A7sus)’Cause we’ll (A)be a (G)mil lion miles a way,

leave (F)ev ’ry (A7sus)thing be hind.

(G)When you choose to (F#7)lose your self, who (Bm7)knows what (E)you might find?

(A)And (Gmaj9)once the jour ney’s (Dsus2)done, it (Fmaj7)won’t seem (G)quite so far.

(Em7)Af ter a mil lion (Dsus2)miles or so, we’ll (Gmaj7)find out (Asus)like (A)we’re (Gsus2)free.

(Asus)who (A)we (Gsus2)are.

(G)Fol low wher ev er the (D)wind starts blow ing.

A mil lion miles a way.

The kind of a life peo ple (Fsus2)dream of (F)know ing.

A mil lion miles a way.

We’ll nev er turn back, we’ll just (A)keep on (F)go ing, (G)van ish ing from (G9)view, be (G)com ing some one (A7)new.

We’ll (A)be a (Gmaj7)might find (Asus)out we’re (Bm)home.

(Em7)Af ter a mil lion (Dsus2)miles or so, we (Gmaj7)might find (A7sus)out

(A7)we’re

(Gsus2)home.

A Million Miles Away by Alan Menken — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Million Miles Away” by Alan Menken in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 152 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "A Million Miles Away" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "A Million Miles Away"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Alan Menken songs work for kids?: Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.