Hercules Go The Distance
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C D G C D G
I have often dreamed of a far off place
C B Em C D
Where a hero s welcome would be waiting for me
C D G C D G
Where the crowds will cheer when they see my face
C B Em C D
And a voice keeps saying this is where I m meant to be
C D Em D
I ll be there someday I can go the distance
C D Em D
I will find my way if I can be strong
B Am Em Am
I know ev ry mile will be worth my while
C D G Em D G
When I go the distance I ll be right where I belong
C D G C D G
Down an unknown road to embrace my fate
C B Em C D
Though that road may wander it will lead me to you
C D G C D G
And a thousand years would be worth the wait
C B Em C D
It might take a lifetime but somehow I ll see it through
C D Em D
And I won t look back I can go the distance
C D Em D
And I ll stay on track no I won t accept defeat
B Am Em Am
It s an uphill slope but I won t lose hope
C D G Em D G
Till I go the distance and my journey is complete
B Fm
But to look beyond the glory is the hardest part
Gsus2 Em B
For a hero s strength is measured by his heart
C D Em D
Like a shooting star I will go the distance
C D Em D
I will search the world I will face its harms
C D B Em
I don t care how far I can go the distance
C D G E D G
Till I find my hero s welcome waiting in your arms
B Am Em Am
I will search the world I will face it s harms
C D G C D G
Till I find my hero s welcome waiting in your arms
How to play Hercules Go The Distance
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 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.