Go The Distance
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Abm B B
I have often dreamed
Abm F# Abm
of a far off place
F# Abm B Ebm F#
Where a hero's welcome would be waiting for me
E F# Abm
Where the crowds will cheer
E F# B
when they see my face
E F# B
And a voice keeps saying
E Ebm F#
this is where I'm meant to be
B E
I'll be there someday
B F#
I can go the distance
B E
I will find my way
B F#
if I can be strong
B F# E
I know every mile
Abm Dbm
will be worth my while
E F# Abm
When I go the distance
B F# B
I'll be right where I belong
Interlude: B .... E F# Abm
B F# B
Down an unknown road
E F# B
to embrace my fate
E F# B
Though the road may wander
E Dbm F#
it will lead me to you
E F# B
And a thousand years
E F# Abm
would be worth the wait
E F# B
It may take a lifetime
E Dbm F#
but somehow I'll see it through
B E
And I won't look back
B F#
I can go the distance
Abm E
And I'll stay on track
B F#
no, I won't accept defeat
Abm E
It's an uphill slope
Abm F# E
but I won't lose hope
E F# Abm
Till I go the distance
E F# B A B
and my journey is complete
D G
But to look beyond the glory
A F#
Is the hardest part
B
For a hero's strength
Abm B E F#
Is measured by his heart
F# B
Like a shooting star
B F#
I can go the distance
Abm B
I will search the world
B F#
I will face its harms
B Db
I don't care how far
Eb Abm B
I can go the distance
E F# Bbm B
Till I find my hero's welcome
E F# B
waiting in your arms
B
Abm E
I will search the world
Abm Dbm
I will face its harms
E F# B
Till I find my hero's welcome
E F# B E
Waiting in your arms
End: B
How to play Go The Distance
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Abm. 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.