If I Walk Away

by Josh Groban

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(F5)Late ly, I’ve been the qui et one, (Dm)wait ing, search ing the lines of the (Am)songs (Bb)you (F)played (Dm7)for (C5)me.

(F)Sail ing (F5)in to the mist y air; (Dm)fad ing, bound for I don’t know where.

(Am)When (Bb)I’m (F)there, (Dm7)I’ll (C5)see.

And if I (Bb)walk a way,

please fol low (F)me.

If I (Bb)walk a way,

please fol low (F)me.

(F5)Weight less; drift ing through stars I got.

(Dm)Faith less; woke in the dark, and I (Am)made (Bb)this (F)from (Dm7)my (C5)dream.

(F)Play me (F5)all your sweet rhymes, re cre (Dm)ate me.

Now comes the time when I’ll (Am)need (Bb)your (F)truth (Dm7)to (C5)see.

And if I (Bb)walk a way,

please fol low (F)me.

If I (Bb)walk a way,

please fol low (F)me.

(F)me.

(Bb)Walk a way,

let the fear (Dm)fall a way

in to the (C5)fire you made,

(C5)scar let and (F)gold.

(Bb)Walk a way;

head for the (Dm)light of day,

fol low a (C5)bright er way

(C5)out of the cold (Bb)and (F)dark, down (CN.C.)to the one (Bb)bright (F)spark, fu (CN.C.)tures that all (Bb)might (F)start some (C)day.

(C5)So if I (Bb)walk a way,

(C7sus)please fol low (F)me.

If I (Bb)walk a way,

(C7sus)please fol low (F)me.

(F5)Frag ment shells of a long a go (Dm)life time; fac es that once were mine, (Am)thrown (Bb)down (F)by

the sea.

If I (Bb)walk a way,

please fol low (F)me.

If I (Bb)walk a way,

would you please fol low (F)me.

If I Walk Away by Josh Groban — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If I Walk Away” by Josh Groban in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 180 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "If I Walk Away" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "If I Walk Away"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "If I Walk Away" use?
Just 13 chords: Am, Bb, C, C7, Cpow, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Josh Groban songs work for kids?
Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.