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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Look Away" by Chicago 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 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

Can I learn "Look 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 "Look Away" with hands-separate practice in A at 86 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Look 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 "Look Away" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Look 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. "Look Away" is in the key of A at 86 BPM.

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