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"500 Miles" became popular in the United States and Europe during the 1960s folk revival period. The song appeared on Peter, Paul and Mary's debut album in 1962. Paul Stookey of the group described it in a May 1963 interview as a reflection of loneliness.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
A traveler's lament about being far from home, lacking money, and feeling too ashamed to return.
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