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"500 Miles" became popular in the United States and Europe during the 1960s folk revival period. The song was included on Peter, Paul and Mary's debut album released in 1962. In a May 1963 interview, band member Paul Stookey described the song as reflecting 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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