Take A Walk (acoustic)
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E Bm
All these kinds of places make it seem like it's been ages
D A
And tomorrow's sun and buildings scrape the sky
E Bm
I love this country dearly, I can feel the ladder clearly
D A
But I never thought I'd be alone to try
E Bm
Once I was outside Penn station, selling red and white carnations
D A
We were still alone, my wife and I
E Bm
Before we married, saved my money, brought my dear wife over
D A
Now I work to bring my family stateside
Bm D A E
Got off the boat, they stayed a while then scattered 'cross the coast
Bm D A E
Once a year I'll see them for a week or so at most
A E Bm D
I took a walk (Take a walk x3) take a walk, ohh-ohh-ohh-ohh
A E Bm D
I took a walk (Take a walk x3) take a walk, ohh-ohh-ohh-ohh
E Bm
Practice isn't perfect but the market cuts a loss
D A
I remind myself that times could be much worse
E Bm
My wife won't ask me questions, there's not so much to ask
D A
And she'll never flaunt around an empty purse
E Bm
Once my mother-in-law came just to stay a couple nights
D A
And decided she would stay the rest of her life
E Bm
I watch my little children play some boardgame in the kitchen
D A
And I sit and pray they never feel my strife
Bm D A E
But then my partner called to say the pension funds were gone
Bm D A E
He made some bad investments, now the accounts are overdrawn
A E Bm D
I took a walk (Take a walk x3) take a walk, ohh-ohh-ohh-ohh
A E Bm D
I took a walk (Take a walk x3) take a walk, ohh-ohh-ohh-ohh
Bm D A E
"Honey, it's your son" I think I borrowed just too much
Bm D A E
We had taxes, we had bills, we had a lifestyle to front
Bm D A E
And tonight I swear I'll come home and we'll make love like we're young
Bm D A E
Tomorrow, you'll cook dinner for the neighbors and their kids
Bm D A E
We can rip apart the socialists and all their damn taxes
Bm D A E
You see I am no criminal, I'm down on both bad knees
Bm D A E
I'm just too much a coward to admit when I'm in need
A E Bm D
I took a walk (Take a walk x3) take a walk, ohh-ohh-ohh-ohh
A E Bm D
I took a walk (Take a walk x3) take a walk, ohh-ohh-ohh-ohh
How to play Take A Walk (acoustic)
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.