Five Hundred Miles

by Peter, Paul & Mary
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Five Hundred Miles" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Five Hundred Miles

Can I play "Five Hundred Miles" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Five Hundred Miles" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Five Hundred Miles" by Peter, Paul & Mary played in?
Five Hundred Miles is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Five Hundred Miles"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Five Hundred Miles" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Five Hundred Miles"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Five Hundred Miles"?
"Five Hundred Miles" was originally performed by Peter, Paul & Mary. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Peter, Paul & Mary can I play here?
Try "LEMON TREE", "WEDDING SONG", "IF I HAD A HAMMER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Five Hundred Miles"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Five Hundred Miles" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Five Hundred Miles"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Five Hundred Miles" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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