Look Away

by Chicago
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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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Look Away" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.

About “Look Away

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Look Away"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Look Away". Key of A, 86 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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