Walk On By
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Intro: Am7
Am7
If you see me walking down the street
D6 Am7 D6 Am7 D6
And I start to cry each time we meet
Chorus
Gm7 Am7 Gm7 Am7
Walk on by, walk on by, make believe
Dm7 Am7
That you don't see the tears just let me grieve
Bb7M C7
In private 'cause each time I see you
F7M Bbsus4 F7M Bbsus4
I break down and cry and walk on by 't stop
F7M Bbsus4 F7M
And walk on by 't stop and walk on by
Am7
I just can't get over losing you
D6 Am7 D6 Am7 D6
And so if I seem broken and blue
Gm7 Am7 Gm7 Am7
Walk on by, walk on by, foolish pride
Dm7 Am7
That's all that I have left so let me hide
Bb7M C7
The tears and the sadness you gave me
F7M Bbsus4 F7M Bbsus4
When you said goodbye Walk on by 't stop
F7M Bbsus4 F7M Bbsus4
Walk on by 't stop and walk on by 't stop Walk on
Interlude: Am7 D6 Am7 D6 Am7 D6 Am7 D6 Am7
Gm7 Am7 Gm7 Am7
Walk on by, walk on by, make believe
Dm7 Am7
That you don't see the tears just let me grieve
Bb7M C7
In private 'cause each time I see you
F7M Bbsus4
Now you really gotta go so walk on by 't don't stop
F7M Bbsus4
Make believe you never see the tears I cry '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.