Walk Out Backwards
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Sara Evans Walk Out Backwards written by Bill Anderson
Pete Anderson guitar
Jim Christie drums
Skip Edwards keyboards
Taras Prodaniuk bass
Doug Pettibone guitar
Tom Brumley steel guitar
Bucky Baxter steel guitar
Dean Parks acoustic guitar
Jim Lauderdale background vocals
Joy Lynn White background vocals
Bb Eb
I'd rather live a life of lies and fantasy
Bb F
Than to face the truth and realize you're leaving me
Bb Bb7 Eb
You built me up so high my heart can't stand to fall
Bb F Bb
And life without your love just isn't life at all
Eb
So walk out backwards if you must go
F
But please don't wave goodbye
Bb
Just wave one last hello
The truth won't hurt so much
Eb
If I can just pretend
F
So walk out backwards
Bb
And I'll think you're walking in
SOLO
Bb Eb
Well, you walked into my heart in search of sympathy
Bb
And from that day down to this
F
You've walked all over me
Bb Bb7 Eb
And now you're walking out to love somebody new
Bb F
But you're not by yourself
Bb
'Cause my heart's leaving too
Eb
So walk out backwards if you must go
F
But please don't wave goodbye
Bb
Just wave one last hello
Bb7
The truth won't hurt so much
Eb
If I can just pretend
F
So walk out backwards
Bb
And I'll think you're walking in
F
So walk out backwards
Bb
And I'll think you're walking in
>From Sara Evans "Three Chords And The Truth"
BMG RCA Records
Sony/ATV Songs/Champion Music Corp
How to play Walk Out Backwards
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.