A Thousand Miles From Nowhere

by Dwight Yoakam
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I’m a thou sand miles from no (Am)where.

Time don’t mat ter to me,

’cause I’m a thou sand miles from no (Am)where

and there’s no place I want to be.

I got (C)heart aches in my pock (Am)et,

I got ech oes in my (Am)head

and (C)all that I ror keep a hear (Am)ing

are the cruel, cruel things a that you said.

I’m a thou sand miles from no (Am)where.

Time don’t mat ter to me,

’cause I’m a thou sand miles from no (Am)where

and there’s no place I want to be.

Oh (F)I,

oh (G)I,

oh (F)I,

I,

I got

I’m a thou sand miles from no (Am)where.

Time don’t mat ter to me,

’cause I’m a thou sand miles from no (Am)where

and there’s no place I want to be.

I’m a thou sand miles from no (Am)where.

Time don’t mat ter to me,

’cause I’m a thou sand miles from no (Am)where

and there’s no place I want to be.

I’m a thou

A Thousand Miles From Nowhere by Dwight Yoakam

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “A Thousand Miles From Nowhere

What key is "A Thousand Miles From Nowhere" in?
"A Thousand Miles From Nowhere" by Dwight Yoakam is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "A Thousand Miles From Nowhere" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "A Thousand Miles From Nowhere" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "A Thousand Miles From Nowhere"?
This arrangement of "A Thousand Miles From Nowhere" uses 4 chords: Am, C, F, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "A Thousand Miles From Nowhere" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Dwight Yoakam can I play here?
Try "HONKY TONK MAN", "FAST AS YOU", "GUITARS, CADILLACS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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