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 — 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.

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.

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