If I Walk Away

by Josh Groban
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Lyrics

(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "If I Walk Away" by Josh Groban in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of F, 180 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “If I Walk Away”

Can I learn "If I Walk Away" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "If I Walk Away" with hands-separate practice in F at 180 BPM.
What key is "If I Walk Away" by Josh Groban played in?
If I Walk Away is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "If I Walk Away"?
The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If I Walk Away" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "If I Walk Away"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "If I Walk Away"?
"If I Walk Away" was originally performed by Josh Groban. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "If I Walk Away"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Am, Bb, C, C7, Cpow, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, +5 more.
What other songs by Josh Groban can I play here?
Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "If I Walk Away"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "If I Walk Away" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "If I Walk Away"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "If I Walk Away" is in the key of F at 180 BPM.