3000 Miles From Here
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Intro
G C D G C D G C D
verse 1
G C D
Fare thee well, gentle maid, I'll see you on your way
G Em Am Am/F#
And the sun will rise tomorrow and wash my sins away
G C D
For I know that I've abused you, but I only had a day
G Em Am Am/F#
And I know that's why you left me, in your own sad little way
G D
I am gone, disappeared
G C Em/B Am Am/F# G C D
But I hear a young dove crying three thousand miles from here
verse 2
G C D
Some would say you were a loser, 'cause you play a loser's game
G Em Am Am/F#
But then if I am a winner, why then am I so ashamed
G C D
If you hear a young dove crying, you'll know it's me to blame
G Em Am Am/F#
For I never got her number, I never knew her name
G D
Now she's gone, disappeared
G C Em/B Am Am/F# G
But I hear a young dove crying, three thousand miles from here
How to play 3000 Miles From Here
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.