How Far Ill Go is part of the soundtrack for Disneys Moana. The song reflects the protagonist, Moanas feelings, and her quest for her own identity and destiny. It was penned by Lin-Manuel Miranda, known for creating Hamilton, in collaboration with Opetaia Foai and Mark Mancina.
Key: E
E
F#m
I've been staring at the edge of the water
C#m
A
'Long as I can remember, never really knowing why
E
F#m
I wish I could be the perfect daughter
C#m
A
But I come back to the water, no matter how hard I try
C#m
Every turn I take, every trail I track
D#m/B
Every path I make, every road leads back
E
To the place I know, where I cannot go
Am
Where I long to be
E
B
See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me
C#m
A
And no one knows, how far it goes
E
B
If the wind in my sail on the sea stays behind me
C#m
Am
E
One day I'll know, if I go there's just no telling how far I'll go
E
F#m
C#m
I know, everybody on this island seems so happy on this island
A
Everything is by design
E
F#m
C#m
I know, everybody on this island has a role on this island
A
G#m/E
So maybe I can roll with mine
C#m
I can lead with pride, I can make us strong
D#m/B
I'll be satisfied if I play along
E
But the voice inside sings a different song
Am
What is wrong with me?
E
B
See the light as it shines on the sea? It's blinding
C#m
A
But no one knows, how deep it goes
E
B
And it seems like it's calling out to me, so come find me
C#m
A
And let me know, what's beyond that line, will I cross that line?
F
C
See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me