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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "A Thousand Miles" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "A Thousand Miles" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "A Thousand Miles"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "A Thousand Miles" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "A Thousand Miles"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "A Thousand Miles" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.

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