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I re (Ab)mem ber look in’ up
to look up (Dbsus2)a at him.
And I re (Ab)mem ber most the time he was n’t there.
I’d be (Fm)wait n’t ing at the door
when he got home at night.
He’d (Bbm7)pass me by to go (Ab)pass out in his chair.
And say say Walk a lit tle (Fm)straight er, Dad dy, you’re sway in’ side to (Eb)side.
Your foot steps make me (Fm)diz zy and no (Db)mat ter how I try,
I keep (Bbm)trip pin’ and (Ab)stum blin’.
If you’d look (Db)though down here, you’d see.
Walk a lit tle (Bbm)straight er, Dad dy,
you’re you’re lead ing me.
He (Ab)stum bled in the gym
on grad u (Dbsus2)a tion day.
And I re (Ab)could n’t help but feel he so a shamed.
And I (Fm)was n’t sur prised a bit
when when he did n’t stay.
He (Bbm7)stum bled out to be (Ab)fore they called my name.
And I thought: Walk a lit tle (Fm)straight er, Dad dy, you’re sway in’ side to (Eb)side.
It’s not just me who’s (Fm)watch ing, you caught (Db)ev ’ry bod y’s eye.
And you’re (Bbm)trip pin’ and (Ab)stum blin’.
And e ven (Db)though I’ve turned eight een,
walk a lit tle (Bbm)straight er, Dad dy,
you’re still lead ing me.
He
The old (Db)man’s still like he al ways was, but I love him an y way.
If I’ve (Bbm7)learned one thing from him, it’s my kids will (Db)nev er have to (Eb)say:
Yeah, walk a lit tle (Bbm)straight er, Dad dy,
you’re lead ing me.
Walk A Little Straighter — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Walk A Little Straighter" by Billy Currington: 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 Ab, 120 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 “Walk A Little Straighter”
- What key is "Walk A Little Straighter" by Billy Currington played in?
- Walk A Little Straighter is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Walk A Little Straighter"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Walk A Little Straighter" 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 "Walk A Little Straighter"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Walk A Little Straighter"?
- "Walk A Little Straighter" was originally performed by Billy Currington. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Walk A Little Straighter"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bbm, Bbm7, Db, Dbsus2, Eb, Fm.
- What other songs by Billy Currington can I play here?
- Try "MUST BE DOIN' SOMETHIN' RIGHT", "GOOD DIRECTIONS", "LET ME DOWN EASY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Walk A Little Straighter" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Walk A Little Straighter" by Billy Currington. 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 A Little Straighter" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 A Little Straighter" 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.