The Extra Mile
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Intro: A G D A G D A
F#m
I want to go where no one's gone before
Bm
And my faith will find the way
E
And I'm not afraid
A Em
Now I am here with all that is true
F#7
So many times
Bm
You lived with my strength and my pain
E D
You are my friend
A F#m
I'm ready to walk that line
Bm
Ready to fight, for
D E A
I'm not alone in the night
D E A E
You're always in sight and it's so right
D E A Em F#m
For once in your life, let your soul shine through
Bm
And know I will go
E A
That extra mile for you
A F#m
In all the years, you suffer for your love
Bm
And my tears will fade away
E
Heaven above
A
Now I can steer my ship to the shore
Em
Borne on the wind
F#7 Bm
All's fair in love and in war
E
Steady and sure
A F#m
I'm ready to walk that line
Bm
Ready to fight, for
D E A
I'm not alone in the night
D E A E
You're always in sight and it's so right
D E A Em F#m
For once in your life, let your soul shine through
Bm
And know I will go
E A
That extra mile for you
A F#m
I'm ready to walk that line
Bm
Ready to fight, for
D E A
I'm not alone in the night
D E A E
You're always in sight and it's so right
D E A Em F#m
For once in your life, let your soul shine through
Bm
And know I will go
E A
That extra mile for you
How to play The Extra Mile
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 A. 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.