A Thousand Miles Ago
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G
There's thousand miles in back of me and many more to go
C G
Riding on a freight train feeling mighty low
G C
I keep wonderin' why she quit me but I guess I'll never know
G D7 G
Yes she used to be my baby a thousand miles ago
C G
A thousand miles ago I started feeling bad
D7 C G
'Cause I just lost the future I thought I really had
G C
I know I shouldn't feel this way but I still love her so
G D7 G
I can't keep from thinking about a thousand miles ago
G
I know I've held her in my arms a thousand times or more
C G
Promised her a world of love 'til I learned the score
C
That's why I'm feeling lonesome that's why I'm feeling low
G D7 G
Yes she used to be my baby a thousand miles ago
C G
A thousand miles ago I started feeling bad
D7 C G
'Cause I just lost the future I thought I really had
C
I know I shouldn't feel this way but I still love her so
G D7 G
I can't keep from thinking about a thousand miles ago
How to play A Thousand Miles Ago
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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.