"500 Miles", also known as "500 Miles Away from Home" or "Railroaders' Lament" is a song made popular in the United States and Europe during the 1960s folk revival. The song is generally credited as being written by Hedy West and has a 1961 copyright. It was recorded by The Journeymen (1961) (may have been its first release), Kingston Trio on College Concert (1962), Peter, Paul and Mary on their debut album (1962), The Country Gentlemen, The Seldom Scene, Lonnie Donegan, The Brothers Four, Glen Campbell, Johnny Rivers, Reba McEntire, Jackie DeShannon, The Seekers, Elvis Presley, Peter and Gordon, Joan Baez and many others.