Million Miles Away
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Intro:{ (F# A E)2x F# A B D E }2x
F# A
There was a time, looking through myself
E F#
Wanting to pretend
A
If I escaped, I could fill myself
E F#
I don't think you can
A
Been far and wide
E
But that hole inside
F#
Never really leaves
A
When I went away, what I really left
E (B C# D C# E)
Left behind was me
E
It's telling me
(B C# D C# E) E
To be on my way home
F# A E
ooo,ooo Million miles away
F# A E
ooo,ooo Million miles away
F# A B
I can't stay I can't stay
D E F#
ooo,ooo Million miles away
(F# A E)
F# A
Each passing day, every passing face
E F#
Seems like such a blur
I long to be
A
Home, silently
E F#
Lying next to her
A
Just to get back, by her side is all
E F#
All I need to be
Cause I went away
A
But what I really left
E (B C# D C# E)
Left behind was me
E
I need to be
(B C# D C# E) E
Getting on my way home
F# A E
ooo,ooo Million miles away
F# A E
ooo,ooo Million miles away
F# A B
I can't stay I can't stay
D E F#
ooo,ooo Million miles away
Solo: (F# A E)4x (B C# D C# E)
E
I need to be
(B C# D C# E) E
Getting on my way home
F# A E
I can't stay I can't stay Million miles away
F# A E
I can't stay I can't stay Million miles away
F# A E
I can't stay I can't stay Million miles away
F# A E
I can't stay I can't stay Million miles away
How to play Million Miles Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.