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.

Lyrics

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, I know I’m gon na be, I’m gon na be the man who’s (B5)work ing hard for (E5)you.

And the mon ey comes in for the work I do I’ll pass na al most ev ’ry (B5)pen ny on to (E5)you.

When I (E)come home, oh, I know I’m gon na be, I’m gon na be the man who (B)comes back home to (E)you.

And if I grow old, well, I know I’m gon na be, I’m gon na be, the man who’s (B)grow ing old with (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 (B)at your door.

Da da da da (da da da da) da da da da (da da da da da da (A)da da la da da la (B)da da la la la (E)la.

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.

Da da da da (da da da da) da da da da (da da da da da da (A)da da la da da la (B)da da la la la (E)la.

Da da da da (da da da da) da da da da (da da da da da da (A)da da la da da la (B)da da la la la (E)la

Da da da da (da da da da) da da da da (da da da da da da (A)da da la da da la (B)da da la la la (E)la.

And 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.

I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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.

Try other practice modes:

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About “I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)”

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.