What key is "Five Hundred Miles" in?

"Five Hundred Miles" by Peter, Paul & Mary is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "Five Hundred Miles" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Five Hundred Miles" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Five Hundred Miles" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Peter, Paul & Mary can I play here?

Try "LEMON TREE", "WEDDING SONG", "IF I HAD A HAMMER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

If you (G)miss the train I’m (Em)on, you will (C)know that I am (Am)gone.

You can (D)hear the whis tle (D7)blow a hun dred (G)miles.

A hun dred miles, a hun dred (Em)miles, a hun dred (C)miles, a hun dred (Am)miles,

you can (D)hear the whis tle (D7)blow a hun dred (G)miles.

Lord, I’m one,

Lord, I’m (Em)two,

Lord, I’m (C)three,

Lord, I’m (Am)four,

Lord, I’m (D)five

hun dred (D7)miles

from my (G)home.

A way from home, a way from (Em)home, a way from (C)home, a way from (Am)home,

Lord, I’m (D)five

hun dred (D7)miles a way from (G)home.

Not a shirt

on my (Em)back,

not a (C)pen

to my (Am)name,

Lord, I (D)can’t

go back (D7)home

this a (G)way.

A This a way, a this a (Em)way, a this a (C)way, a this a (Am)way,

Lord, I (D)can’t

go back (D7)home a this a (G)home.

Not a (G)way.

If you miss the train I’m (Em)on, you will (C)know that I am (Am)gone, ’cause I’m (D)five hun dred (D7)miles a way from (G)home.

Five Hundred Miles by Peter, Paul & Mary

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

About “Five Hundred Miles”

What key is "Five Hundred Miles" in?: "Five Hundred Miles" by Peter, Paul & Mary is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "Five Hundred Miles" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Five Hundred Miles" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Five Hundred Miles" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Peter, Paul & Mary can I play here?: Try "LEMON TREE", "WEDDING SONG", "IF I HAD A HAMMER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.