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(Am)If you see me walk ing down the street, and (D)I start to cry
(D)each time we meet
(D)walk on by.
Walk on by.
(Am7)Make be lieve
that (Dm7)you don’t see the tear, just (Am)let me breathe,
in (Bb)pri vate, ’cos each time I (C7)see you, I break down and (F)cry
you walk on by
you walk on by;
you walk on by
ye ye (F)ye.
(Am7)I just can’t get ov er los ing you, and (D)so if I seem bro ken in two
walk on by,
walk on by.
(Am7)Fool ish pride, that’s (Dm7)all that I have left, so (Am)let me hide the (Bb)tears and the sad ness you (C7)gave me when you said good (F)bye eye eye (Bb)eye, so walk on by.
So walk on by,
you walk on by.
so walk on (Am7)by,
walk on by,
walk on by.
(Am7)Fool ish pride that’s (Dm7)all that I have left, so (Am)let me hide the (Bb)tears and the sad ness you (C7)gave me when you said good (F)bye eye eye (Bb)eye so walk on by,
so walk on by.
Now you real ly got ta go so walk on by,
take your leave, you’ll nev er see those tears that cry.
Now you real ly got ta go so walk on by,
take your leave, you’ll nev er see those tears that cry.
Walk On By — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Walk On By" by Burt Bacharach: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Walk On By”
- Can I sing "Walk On By" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Walk On By" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Walk On By" by Burt Bacharach in?
- The backing track is in C at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Walk On By" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Walk On By"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Walk On By", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Walk On By" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Walk On By"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Walk On By"?
- "Walk On By" was originally performed by Burt Bacharach. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Walk On By" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Walk On By" by Burt Bacharach. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Walk On By" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Walk On By" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.