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A Thousand Miles

The Innocence Mission

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for A Thousand Miles by The Innocence Mission in the key of E

Level: Advanced Decade: 2000s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
A Thousand Miles
The Innocence Mission
From Their 2008 Ep "Street Map"
Capo on 1

Intro
E    Amaj7        x2

Verse 1
EMy Soles Catch Amaj7Dogwood Petals
EI Don't Know Amaj7Who Lives Here
Where A6People Are Walking BTo A Birthday
AI Am Just Passing EBy

Verse 2
EThis Boy Who Amaj7Sits  In Sadness
EBeside Me Amaj7In   The Traffic
A6He Is Turning BFurther And Further
AI Go Straight InEto Town

Pre-Chorus
A    La,   ELa  Esus2La     La    BLa   Bsus4       B    Bsus4        B​
A    La,   ELa  Esus2La     La    BLa   Bsus4       B    Bsus4        B​

Chorus
A    A Thousand EMiles Near
A    A Thousand EMiles Far ABway
B    A Thousand AMiles AEway    Amaj7          E      Amaj7​

Verse 3
EOh I Want To Amaj7Be     Like Sister EMargaret Edward
Amaj7Whose  Life Connects A6With So Many BIn This City
AI Am Inside EMy Door

Verse 4
ESome Fellow MisAmaj7understood Me
EI Thought I'd Amaj7Spoken Clearly
A6Living Rooms Are BSuch A Long Way
AFor Words To Travel AElone

Pre-Chorus
A    La,   ELa  Esus2La     La    BLa   Bsus4       B    Bsus4        B​
A    La,   ELa Esus2 La     La    BLa   Bsus4       B    Bsus4        B​

Chorus
A    A Thousand EMiles Near
A    A Thousand EMiles Far BAway
B    A Thousand AMiles Away

Pre-Chorus
A    La,   ELa  Esus2La     La    BLa   Bsus4       B    Bsus4        B​
A    La,   ELa Esus2 La     La    BLa   Bsus4       B    Bsus4        B​

Chorus
A    A Thousand EMiles Near
A    A Thousand EMiles Far ABway
B    A Thousand AMiles AEway    Amaj7​

Outro
E     Amaj7              x3
E
E     Amaj7              x3
Also available in: D (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for A Thousand Miles?

The chords for A Thousand Miles are: E, Amaj7, A6, B, A, Esus2, Bsus4

What is the original key of A Thousand Miles?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing A Thousand Miles?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play A Thousand Miles in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can A Thousand Miles be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play A Thousand Miles on ukulele?

Chord A Thousand Miles can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in A Thousand Miles?

A Thousand Miles uses 7 chords: E, Amaj7, A6, B, A, Esus2, Bsus4

What is the easiest way to play A Thousand Miles?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was A Thousand Miles released in?

A Thousand Miles was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for A Thousand Miles?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch A Thousand Miles to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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