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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Go the Distance Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Go the Distance Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Go the Distance Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Go the Distance Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Go the Distance Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Go the Distance Chords – Harmonica
A powerful ballad about finding one’s place from Disney’s “Hercules,” performed by Roger Bart. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a slow, steady strum to match the song’s hopeful feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F – C
Verse 2
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F – C
Bridge
F – G
Am – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F – C
Outro
C – G
Am – F – C
Practice tip: Master the C, G, Am, F progression slowly before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Go the Distance"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am, F and Dm.
Is "Go the Distance" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Go the Distance" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Go the Distance"?
It was written by Alan Menken, David Zippel, and released in 1997.