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.
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.
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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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) — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 140 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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)”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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