500 Miles by Peter, Paul and Mary
Key: D · 96 BPM · 4/4
500 Miles by Peter, Paul and Mary sits in Bm, giving it a darker, more unresolved color than a major-key song would have. Its chords cycle through the i-iv-V progression — harmonic minor with strong dominant resolution (very common): D-Bm-Em. At 96 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace. The same chords are equally correct read against Bm's relative key, D major — two valid ways to name the exact same notes, depending on which one the song feels like it's resolving to.
The progression
This song follows the i-iv-V progression (Harmonic minor with strong dominant resolution (very common)) in Bm. Read against its relative key, this is equivalently I-vi-ii in D major — the same chords, two valid readings. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 2 | Am | C-Am-Dm |
| Capo 7 | Em | G-Em-Am |
Chord chart
- 0:00 D
- 0:02 Bm
- 0:05 Em
- 0:13 A
- 0:15 D
- 0:23 Bm
- 0:26 Em
- 0:28 G
- 0:31 Em
- 0:33 F#m
- 0:34 G
- 0:36 A
- 0:41 D
- 0:43 Bm
- 0:46 Em
- 0:49 G
- 0:51 Em
- 0:55 G
- 0:56 D
- 1:04 Bm
- 1:06 E
- 1:09 G
- 1:11 Em
- 1:14 F#
- 1:16 A
- 1:20 D
- 1:24 A#
- 1:26 Em
- 1:34 Bm
- 1:35 G
- 1:37 D
- 1:44 Bm
- 1:47 E
- 1:49 Em
- 1:54 F#m
- 1:56 G
- 1:57 A
- 2:01 D
- 2:05 Bm
- 2:07 Em
- 2:15 D
- 2:16 G
- 2:17 D
- 2:25 Bm
- 2:28 Em
- 2:30 G
- 2:32 Em
- 2:36 G
- 2:38 D
Frequently asked questions
What key is 500 Miles in?
500 Miles is in Bm — its chords are also equally valid read against its relative key, D major, since the two share the same notes.
What chords does 500 Miles use?
The core of 500 Miles cycles through D, Bm, Em (3 chords).
What is the tempo of 500 Miles?
500 Miles runs at 96 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does 500 Miles use?
500 Miles follows the i-iv-V progression. It's a harmonic minor with strong dominant resolution (very common).
What capo should I use for 500 Miles?
Capo 2 and play Am shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Bm.