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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Five Hundred Miles" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 100 BPM.
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About “Five Hundred Miles”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Five Hundred Miles" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Five Hundred Miles" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Five Hundred Miles" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Five Hundred Miles" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Five Hundred Miles"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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