Walk on by - Dionne Warwick

Walk on by

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Intro: Am7
 
Verse 1:
 
Am7
If you see me walking down the street
D6 Am7 D6 Am7 D6
And I start to cry each time we meet (walk)
 
[Refrão] Gm7 Am7 Gm7
Walk on by, walk on by
Am7
Make believe
Dm7
That you don't see the tears
Am7
Just let me grieve
Bbmaj7 C7
In private 'cause each time I see you
Fmaj7 Bbsus4
I break down and cry
Fmaj7 Bbsus4
And walk on by (don't stop)
Fmaj7 Bbsus4
And walk on by (don't stop)
Fmaj7
And walk on by
 
Verse 2:
Am7
I just can't get over losing you
D6 Am7 D6 Am7
And so if I seem broken and blue
 
[Refrão] Gm7 Am7 Gm7
Walk on by, walk on by
Am7
Foolish pride
Dm7
That's all that I have left
Am7
So let me hide
Bbmaj7 C7
The tears and the sadness you gave me
Fmaj7 Bbsus4
When you said goodbye
Fmaj7 Bbsus4
Walk on by (don't stop)
Fmaj7 Bbsus4
Walk on by (don't stop) {3: to coda}
Fmaj7 Bbsus4
And walk on by (don't stop)
Walk on...
 
Instrumental break:
 
Am7 D6
 
Am7 D6 Am7 D6
 
Am7 D6 Am7
 
(walk...)
 
{repeat Chorus 2; to coda as indicated}
 
Coda {repeat to fade}:
 
Fmaj7 Bbsus4
Now you really gotta go so walk on by (don't don't stop)
Fmaj7 Bbsus4
Make believe you never see the tears I cry (don't don't stop)

How to play Walk on by

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Am7. 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.

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