Why Walk When You Can Fly

by Mary Chapin Carpenter
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Lyrics

In this world there’s a whole lot of trou ble, ba by; in this world there’s a whole lot of pain.

In this world there’s a whole lot of trou ble, but a whole lot of ground to gain.

Why take when you could be giv ing?

Why watch as the world goes by?

It’s a hard e nough life to be liv ing.

Why

walk when you can fly?

(F#)In this (B)world there’s a (E)whole lot of sor row; (F#)in this world there’s a (E)whole lot of shame.

(F#)In this world there’s a (E)whole lot of sor row and a (G#m)whole lot of ground to (E)gain.

When you spend your whole life (B)wish ing,

ris ing (C#m)want ing and (B)won der ing (E)why,

it’s a (B)long e nough the life to be (E)liv ing.

Why

(G#m)walk when you can fly?

(E)fly

(F#)high?

(F#)high?

Why Walk When You Can Fly — Piano Lead Sheet

"Why Walk When You Can Fly" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of B, 100 BPM.

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

About “Why Walk When You Can Fly

Where are the chord symbols for "Why Walk When You Can Fly" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Why Walk When You Can Fly" is in B.
What key is "Why Walk When You Can Fly" by Mary Chapin Carpenter played in?
Why Walk When You Can Fly is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Why Walk When You Can Fly"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Why Walk When You Can Fly" 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 "Why Walk When You Can Fly"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Why Walk When You Can Fly"?
"Why Walk When You Can Fly" was originally performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Why Walk When You Can Fly"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: B, C, C#m, E, F#, G#m.
What other songs by Mary Chapin Carpenter can I play here?
Try "WHERE TIME STANDS STILL", "SHUT UP AND KISS ME", "CLOSER AND CLOSER APART". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Why Walk When You Can Fly" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Why Walk When You Can Fly" is in the key of B at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Why Walk When You Can Fly"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of B, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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