Every Minute Means A Mile
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Capo 5
Key of C
[Intro]
G C G D
G C D G
[Verse 1]
G C
There's a sign on the highway to glory
G D
The sun on the road is standing low
G C
I'll never get lost cause I follow the cross
D G
And the sign on the cross is leadin' home
[Chorus]
C G
And I travel this highway to glo-ry,
D
Through burdens, I'll always wear a smile
G C
For day by day, we're gettin' closer
D G
And every minute means a mile
[Violin Break]
G C G D
G C D G
[Verse 2]
G C
This road is so straight and so narrow
G D
I must run to raise the patience all the while
G C
Leavin' many miles behind but never losin' time
D G
Cause every minute means a mile.
[Chorus]
C G
And I travel this highway to glo-ry,
D
Through burdens, I'll always wear a smile
G C
For day by day, we're gettin' closer
D G
And every minute means a mile
[Mandolin Break]
G C G D
G C D G
[Chorus]
C G
And I travel this highway to glo-ry,
D
Through burdens, I'll always wear a smile
G C
For day by day, we're gettin' closer
D G
And every minute means a mile
[Outro]
G C D G
How to play Every Minute Means A Mile
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.