About the song
“500 Miles” is a traditional folk song that has been covered by many artists over the years, but it is perhaps best known for the version by American singer-songwriter Joan Baez. Baez’s rendition of the song was released in 1963 on her album Joan Baez, Vol. 2, and it quickly became a hit, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has since become a folk standard, and it has been covered by a wide variety of artists, including Peter, Paul and Mary, The Kingston Trio, and Dolly Parton.
The song is a simple ballad about a traveler who is far from home and longing to return. The lyrics are full of longing and regret, and they have resonated with listeners for generations. The song’s popularity is also due in part to its catchy melody and easy-to-sing lyrics.
“500 Miles” is a timeless classic that has touched the hearts of millions of people. It is a song about love, loss, and longing, and it is a reminder that home is always where the heart is.
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Lyrics
If you miss the train I’m on
You will know that I am gone
You can hear the whistle blow
A hundred milesA hundred miles, a hundred miles
A hundred miles, a hundred miles
Lord I’m five hundred miles away from homeLord I’m one, Lord I’m two
Lord I’m three, Lord I’m four
Lord I’m five hundred miles
From my homeFive hundred miles, five hundred miles
Five hundred miles, five hundred miles
Lord I’m five hundred miles from my homeNot a shirt on my back
Not a penny to my name
Lord I can’t go home this a wayThis a way, this a way
This a way, this a way
Lord I can’t go home this a wayIf you miss the train I’m on
You will know that I am gone
You can hear the whistle blow
A hundred milesA hundred miles, a hundred miles
A hundred miles, a hundred miles
Lord I’m five hundred miles away from home