A Thousand Miles

by Vanessa Carlton
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Lyrics

(F)Mak in’ my (G)way down town, (F)walk in’ fast, (G)fac es pass and I’m (F)home bound.

(F)Star in’ (G)blank ly a head, (F)just mak in’ my way, (G)mak in’ a way (F)through the crowd.

And I need you,

and I miss you,

and now I (F)won

(G)der...

If (F)I could fall

in (C)to the sky,

do you think time

would (C)pass me by?

’Cause you know I’d walk a (C)thou sand miles if I could (Am7)just

(G)see

(G)you

to night.

It’s (F)Mak in’ my (G)way down town, (F)walk in’ fast, (G)fac es pass and I’m (F)home bound.

(F)Star in’ (G)blank ly a head, (F)just mak in’ my way, (G)mak in’ a way (F)through the crowd.

And I need you,

and I miss you,

and now I (F)won

(G)der...

If (F)I could fall

in (C)to the sky,

do you think time

would (C)pass me by?

’Cause you know I’d walk a (C)thou sand miles if I could (Am7)just

(G)see

(G)you

to night.

It’s

And (Am)I,

(G)I

don’t want to (C)let you know (Am)I,

(G)I

drown in your (C)mem o ry.

(Am)I,

(G)I

don’t want to (C)let this go.

(Am)I,

(G)I

(Gsus)don’t.

(Am7)just

(G)see

(G)you.

If (F)I could fall

in (C)to the sky,

do you think time

would (C)pass me by?

’Cause you know I’d walk a (C)thou sand miles if I could (Am7)just

(G)see

(G)you.

If I could (F)just

(G)hold

(G)you

to night.

A Thousand Miles — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "A Thousand Miles" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “A Thousand Miles

Can I play "A Thousand Miles" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "A Thousand Miles" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton played in?
A Thousand Miles is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Thousand Miles"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Thousand Miles" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "A Thousand Miles"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Thousand Miles"?
"A Thousand Miles" was originally performed by Vanessa Carlton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Vanessa Carlton can I play here?
Try "ANNIE", "WHO'S TO SAY", "CAROUSEL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "A Thousand Miles"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "A Thousand Miles" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "A Thousand Miles"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "A Thousand Miles" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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