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When you (A)called me up this morn ing, told me ’bout the (F#m7)new ter love you found,
I said, “I’m (D)hap py for you, yeah, I’m real ly (D)hap py for you.”
I Found some one else; I guess I (F#m7)won’t be com ing ’round.
I guess it’s (D)o ver, ba by.
wish you It’s real ly (Esus)o ver, (E)ba by, whoa.
And from what you said,
I know you’ve (A)got ten o ver me.
It ’ll nev er be
the (F#m)way it used to (E)be.
you.
So if it’s got ta be this (Bm7)way,
don’t wor ry, ba by, I can (Esus)take the news o (E)kay.
(CN.C.)But if you (A)see me walk ing by and the (Dsus2)tears are in my eyes, look a (A)way.
(D)Ba by, look a (Esus)way.
And if we meet (A)on the street some day and I (Dsus2)don’t know what to say, look a (A)way.
(D)Ba by, look a (Esus)way.
Don’t look at me.
I (E)don’t want you to see me this (A)way.
When we (A)both a greed this as lov told me we were (F#m7)bet ter off as friends,
that’s how it (D)had to be, you, yeah, I’m real ly (D)had to be.
you.”
I tell you I’m fine, I but some (F#m7)times I just pre tend.
Wish you were (D)hold ing me, by.
wish you were still ly (Esus)hold ing (E)me, by, whoa.
I just nev er thought
that I would (A)be re placed so soon.
It I was n’t pre
to (F#m)hear those words to (E)from you.
I know I want ed to be (Bm7)free.
Yeah, ba by, this is how we (Esus)want ed it to (E)be.
(CN.C.)But if you (A)see me walk ing by and the (Dsus2)tears are in my eyes, look a (A)way.
(D)Ba by, look a (Esus)way.
And if we meet (A)on the street some day and I (Dsus2)don’t know what to say, look a (A)way.
(D)Ba by, look a (Esus)way.
Don’t look at me.
I (E)don’t want you to see me this (A)way.
When we (E)don’t want you to see me this (F#m)way.
If you (B)see me walk ing by and the (Esus2)tears are in my eyes, look a (B)way.
(E)Ba by, look a (F#sus)way.
And if we meet (B)on the street some day and I (Esus2)don’t know what to say, look a (B)way.
(E)Ba by, look a (F#sus)way.
Don’t look at me.
I (C#sus2)don’t want you to (F#)see me.
If you (B)see me walk ing by and the (Esus2)tears are in my eyes, look a (B)way.
(E)Ba by, look a (F#sus)way.
Don’t look at me.
I (C#sus2)don’t want you to (F#)see me.
If you (C#sus2)don’t want you to (F#sus)see (F#)me.
When you (B)called me up this morn ing, told me ’bout the (G#m7)new love you found,
I said, “I’m (E)hap py for you,
I’m real ly (E)hap py for you.”
Look Away — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Look Away" by Chicago: 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 A, 86 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Look Away”
- What key is "Look Away" by Chicago played in?
- Look Away is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Look Away"?
- The arrangement plays at 86 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Look 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 "Look Away"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Look Away"?
- "Look Away" was originally performed by Chicago. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Look Away"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: A, B, Bm, Bm7, Bsus2, C, C#7, C#sus2, +12 more.
- What other songs by Chicago can I play here?
- Try "WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME", "FEELIN' STRONGER EVERY DAY", "HARD HABIT TO BREAK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Look Away" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Look Away" by Chicago. 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 "Look Away" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Look Away" 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.