A Thousand Miles From Nowhere

by Dwight Yoakam
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Lyrics

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.

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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.