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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"A Thousand Miles" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "A Thousand Miles"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "A Thousand Miles". Key of C, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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