Other arrangements of I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
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When I (E5)wake up, well, I know I’m gon na be, I’m gon na be the man who (B5)wakes up next to (E5)you.
When I go out, yeah, I know I’m gon na be, I’m gon na be the man who (B5)goes a long with (E5)you.
If I (E)get drunk, well, I know I’m gon na be, I’m gon na be the man who (B)gets drunk next to (E)you.
And if I ha ver, yeah, I know I’m gon na be, I’m gon na be, the man who’s (B)ha ve ring to (E)you.
But (E)I would walk five hun dred miles, and (A)I would walk five (B)hun dred more, just to (E)be the man who walked a thou sand (A)miles to fall down (B)at your door.
When I’m (E5)work ing, yes,
who’s (B5)work ing hard for
And the mon ey comes in for the work I do I’ll pass al most ev ’ry (B5)pen ny on to
When (E)come home, oh,
(B)comes back home
grow old, well,
(B)grow ing old with
(E)I would walk five hun dred miles, and (A)I would walk five (B)hun dred more, just to (E)be the man who walked a thou sand (A)miles to fall down (B)at your door.
When I’m (B)at your door.
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When I’m (E5)lone ly, well, I know I’m gon na be, I’m gon na be the man who’s (B5)lone ly with out (E5)you.
And when I’m dream ing, well, I know I’m gon na dream, I’m gon na dream a bout the (B5)time when I’m with (E5)you.
When I (E)go out, well, I know I’m gon na be, I’m gon na be the man who (B)goes a long with (E)you.
And when I come home, yes, I know I’m gon na be, I’m gon na be, the man who (B)comes back home with (C#m)you.
I’m gon na be the man who’s (B)com ing home with (E)you.
But I would walk five hun dred miles, and (A)I would walk five (B)hun dred more, just to (E)be the man who walked a thou sand (A)miles to fall down (B)at your door.
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I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 140 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)”
- Can I sing "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in E, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers in?
- The backing track is in E at 140 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)"?
- "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" was originally performed by The Proclaimers. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by The Proclaimers are available?
- Other accompaniments by The Proclaimers: "Sunshine On Leith", "What Makes You Cry". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.