500 Miles
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
2nd traste
G Em
If you miss the train I'm on
Am C
You will know that I am gone
Am Dsus2 G
You can hear the whistle blow a hundred miles
G Em
A hundred miles, a hundred miles
Am C
A hundred miles, a hundred miles
Am Dsus2 G
You can hear the whistle blow a hundred miles
G Em
Lord, I'm one, Lord, I'm two
Am C
Lord, I'm three, Lord, I'm four
Am Dsus2 G
Lord, I'm five hundred miles from my home
G Em
Five hundred miles, five hundred miles
Am C
Five hundred miles, five hundred miles
Am Dsus2 G
Lord, I'm five hundred miles from my home
G Em
Not a shirt on my back
Am C
Not a penny to my name
Am Dsus2 G
Lord, I can't go back home this a-way
G Em
This a-way, this a-way
Am C
This a-way, this a-way
Am Dsus2 G
Lord, I can't go back home this a-way
G Em
If you miss the train I'm on
Am C
You will know that I am gone
Am Dsus2 G
You can hear the whistle blow a hundred miles
How to play 500 Miles
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.