Miles To Go
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Intro: C#m G#m C#m G#m C#m G#m F#m G#m
verse 1:
C#m G#m C#m
Brother I've been walking farther
G#m
Than any man has ever been
C#m G#m
I got these scars on my feet
F#m G#m
And I've got these bruises on my chin
C#m G#m
People they all staring in wonder
C#m G#m
Some they even laugh at me
C#m G#m
They don't know just what I'm seeking
F#m G#m
And if they did we would disagree
[Refrão]
A E
Lift up your eyes and don't stand still
C#m
People of the world
B
And people of the will
A E B B/C# B/D B/E
Move on and on and on down this road
A E
Don't give up and don't give in
C#m B
Someday you will be strong again
F#m B
But there's still miles to go
Interlude: C#m G#m C#m G#m C#m G#m F#m G#m
verse 2:
C#m G#m
Sister let me tell you something
C#m G#m
Please don't call this bravery
C#m G#m
If you understood my reasons
F#m G#m
You'd be here to stand by me
C#m G#m
Up ahead: a Chorus singing
C#m G#m
In that city set upon that hill
C#m G#m
Brother that's where I'm going
F#m G#m
And if you want you can join me still
[Refrão]
A E
Lift up your eyes and don't stand still
C#m
People of the world
B
And people of the will
A E B B/C# B/D B/E
Move on and on and on down this road
A E
Don't give up and don't give in
C#m B
Someday you will be strong again
F#m B
But there's still miles to go
Bridge:
A G# (Maj) G#7 F# (Maj) F#7 F#7/G#
If you need me I'll wait for you, oh I will wait for you, Oh
A G#7 A
And when I am gone, I am gone
[Refrão]
A E
So lift up your eyes and don't stand still
C#m
People of the world
B
And people of the will
A E B B/C# B/D B/E
Move on down this road
A E
Don't give up and don't give in
C#m B
Someday you will be strong again
A A/G# B G#m C#m
But there's still miles to go
Outro:
C#m G#m C#m G#m C#m G#m F#m G#m
C#m G#m C#m G#m C#m G#m F#m G#m
C#m G#m C#m G#m C#m G#m F#m G#m
C#m G#m C#m G#m C#m G#m F#m G#m
How to play Miles To Go
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#m. 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.