Ever wondered how to play the popular song ‘A Thousand Miles’ by Vanessa Carlton? Your prayers have been heard, understood, and answered. I have made a video showing exactly how to play the song in the original key (B major) and linked it below.
This article will also provide some other useful information for this song, such as the chords, lyrics, and song meaning.
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Contents
Below is a video showing how to play this popular song, made more famous by its inclusion in the hit film – ‘White Chicks’. A link to the movie clip showcasing the song is also linked below.
A Thousand Miles Chords
Intro
B / C# / F#
Verse
B / C# / F#
Pre Chorus
B / F# / C#
Chorus
B / C# / F# (3 times) / B / Ebm / B / C# / F# / B / Ebm / C# / F#
A Thousand Miles Lyrics
Verse 1
Makin’ my way downtown
Walkin’ fast, faces pass
And I’m homebound
Starin’ blankly ahead
Just makin’ my way
Makin’ a way through the crowd
Pre Chorus
And I need you
And I miss you
And now I wonder
Chorus
If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass me by?
‘Cause you know I’d walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you
Tonight
Verse 2
It’s always times like these when I think of you
And I wonder if you ever think of me
‘Cause everything’s so wrong, and I don’t belong
Livin’ in your precious memory
Pre Chorus
‘Cause I’ll need you
And I’ll miss you
And now I wonder
Chorus
If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass me by?
Oh, ’cause you know I’d walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you
Tonight
Bridge
I, I don’t wanna let you know
I, I drown in your memory
I, I don’t wanna let this go
I, I don’t
Verse 3 (Same as Verse 1)
Makin’ my way downtown
Walkin’ fast, faces pass
And I’m homebound
Starin’ blankly ahead
Just makin’ my way
Makin’ a way through the crowd
Pre Chorus
And I still need you
I still miss you
And now I wonder
Chorus
If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass us by?
‘Cause you know I’d walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you, oh-oh
If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass me by?
‘Cause you know I’d walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you
If I could just hold you
Tonight
‘White Chicks’ Scene
Song Meaning
“A Thousand Miles” is about a Juilliard student Vanessa Carlton had a crush on in the mid-90s. Carlton purposefully doesn’t name the person or tell whether they are a man or woman because they are now a famous actor. “I would never talk to this person,” Carlton, who is bisexual, told Vice.
FAQ
Q1. How Old Was Vanessa Carlton When She Wrote 1000 Miles?
She was only 17 years old!
Q2. What Is the Meaning of the Song a Thousand Miles?
This is a song about missing someone. Specifically, it is about someone you love and knowing you would walk 1000 miles to see them!
Q3. Does Vanessa Carlton Still Sing?
Yes, she is still singing and writing music.
Q4. What Key Is a Thousand Miles In?
The song is in B Major.
Q5. Who Did Vanessa Carlton Marry?
Vanessa Carlton married John McCauley.
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Conclusion
I hope this article helped you to learn the song ‘A Thousand Miles’ by Vanessa Carlton! If you have trouble with the piano part remember to slow it down. Playing that part slowly at first will help you to master it the original speed after some practice.
