Why Walk
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D G C C D G C C D G C C Em Em C C
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D G C C D G C C D G C C Em Em C C
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C C G G Am G/B C C D G C C Em Em C C
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D G C C
In this world there's a whole lot of sorrow
D G C C
In this world there's a whole lot of shame
D G C C
In this world there's a whole lot of sorrow
Em Em C C
And a whole lotta ground to gain
C C G G Am G/B C C
When you spend your whole life wishing, wanting and wondering why
D G C C Em Em C C
It's a long enough life to be living, why walk when you can fly
C C G G Am G/B C C D G C C Em Em C C
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D G C C D G C C D G C C Em Em C C
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D G C C
In this world there's a whole lot of cold
D G C C
In this world there's a whole lot of blame
D G C C
In this world you've a soul for a compass
Em Em C C
And a heart for a pair of wings
C C G G Am G/B C C
There's a star on the far horizon, rising bright in an azure sky
D G C C Em Em C C
For the rest of the time that you're given, why walk when you can fly
D G C C D G C C D G C C Em Em C C
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D G C C D G C C D G C C Em Em C C
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D G C C D G C C D G C C Em Em C C.
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- Adam Schneider, schn0170@maroon.tc.umn.edu
How to play Why Walk
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 D. 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.