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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Five Hundred Miles" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
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About “Five Hundred Miles”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Five Hundred Miles"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Five Hundred Miles". Key of G, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.