A - B - E A - B - E C# - B - E Verse: A B E A B E I have often dreamed, of a far off place A G# C#m A B Where a Great warm welcome will be waiting for me. A B E A E Where the crowds will cheer, when they see my face A G# C#m A B And a voice keeps saying this is where I’m meant to be; First Chorus: E B C#m B I will find my way, I can go the distance E B C#m B I'll be there someday, if I can be strong E F#m G#m F#m7 I know ev’ry mile, will be worth my while A B E E/D# Amaj7 E I would go most anywhere to feel like I belong **See Monologue Note 1** 2nd Chorus: E B C#m B I am on my way, I will go the distance E B C#m B I don't care how far, somehow I'll be strong E F#m C#m F#m7 And a thousand years, would be worth the wait A B E E/D# Amaj7 E It might take a lifetime, but somehow I’ll see it through. **See "Monologue Note 2" at the bottom of Tab** Bridge: G D But to look beyond the glory is the hardest part Em C D For a hero’s strength is measured by his heart Last Chorus: G Am G D I will beat the odds, I will go the distance G Am G D I will face the world, fearless, proud, and strong G C Em7 Am I will please the gods, I can go the distance C D G C D G Til I find my hero's welcome right where I belong. (Optional Tag Chord progression **For Theater purposes, the time used during this could movement or dramatization leading into a slower more dramatic ending): C - D - G (x2) C - B - Em Am - Dsus - D Tag: (Slower) G C Em7 Am I will search the world, I will face it’s harms C D G C D G Til I find my hero’s welcome, waiting in your arms