Walk Away Lyrics And Guitar Chords
By Stockton's Wing. Written By Mike Hanrahan. The chords by Marc fit the youtube video of the band playing the song live.Stockton's Wing also have another song here called Beautiful Affair song . The band continue to preform today.
(G)I can hear a (F)lonely minstrel
(C)On a crowded (G)street –C-G
(G)No one stands to (F)listen
They just (C)turn and look dis(G)creet –C-G
(G)See him with his (F)head held high
The (C)music starts to (G)flow –C-G
(G)He can hear a (F)distant cry
(C)Reaching out to (G)know
Chorus 1
We (G)walk away, (F)talk away
(C)Looking for someone to (G)blame
(G)Feeling fine, (F)singing a line
(C)I can see no other (G)way
(F) (C) Don’t walk a(G)way -C-G
(F) (C) Don’t walk a(G)way -C-G
(G)The artist on the (F)pavement
Has a (C)burning wish in(G)side –C-G
(G)I can hear the (F)echo linger
(C)She must be de(G)nied –C-G
(G)Yet beneath her (F)ragged feet
Lies a (C)mirror of their (G)live –C-G
(G)She can smile as (F)they pass by
A (C)fool to the (G)eye
Repeat Chorus 1
Instrumental Bridge
Chorus 2
(G)Walk away, (F)talk away
(C)Looking for someone to (G)blame
(G)Feeling fine, (F)singing a line
(C)I can see no other (G)way
Repeat Chorus 2
Repeat Chorus 1
(F) (C) Don’t walk a(G)way -C-G (Repeat several times)
(C)On a crowded (G)street –C-G
(G)No one stands to (F)listen
They just (C)turn and look dis(G)creet –C-G
(G)See him with his (F)head held high
The (C)music starts to (G)flow –C-G
(G)He can hear a (F)distant cry
(C)Reaching out to (G)know
Chorus 1
We (G)walk away, (F)talk away
(C)Looking for someone to (G)blame
(G)Feeling fine, (F)singing a line
(C)I can see no other (G)way
(F) (C) Don’t walk a(G)way -C-G
(F) (C) Don’t walk a(G)way -C-G
(G)The artist on the (F)pavement
Has a (C)burning wish in(G)side –C-G
(G)I can hear the (F)echo linger
(C)She must be de(G)nied –C-G
(G)Yet beneath her (F)ragged feet
Lies a (C)mirror of their (G)live –C-G
(G)She can smile as (F)they pass by
A (C)fool to the (G)eye
Repeat Chorus 1
Instrumental Bridge
Chorus 2
(G)Walk away, (F)talk away
(C)Looking for someone to (G)blame
(G)Feeling fine, (F)singing a line
(C)I can see no other (G)way
Repeat Chorus 2
Repeat Chorus 1
(F) (C) Don’t walk a(G)way -C-G (Repeat several times)
A strumming pattern (folk-pop style)
✅ A fingerstyle guitar tab for the first verse + chorus
✅ Notes on dynamics and feel
🎵 1. Chords (in G Major)
You’ve already set them perfectly:
Verse:
(G) I can hear a (F) lonely minstrel
(C) On a crowded (G) street
(G) No one stands to (F) listen
They just (C) turn and look dis(G)creet
(G) See him with his (F) head held high
The (C) music starts to (G) flow
(G) He can hear a (F) distant cry
(C) Reaching out to (G) know
Chorus:
We (G) walk away, (F) talk away
(C) Looking for someone to (G) blame
(G) Feeling fine, (F) singing a line
(C) I can see no other (G) way
(F) (C) Don’t walk a (G) way
(F) (C) Don’t walk a (G) way
🎸 2. STRUMMING PATTERN
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: ~85–90 BPM (steady and emotional)
➤ Recommended Pattern:
↓ ↓↑ ↑↓↑
Count: 1 2& &4&
This works throughout.
For verses, play it softly, focusing on the bass note first each bar.
For the chorus, open up the strumming — more volume and sustain.
Alternate (folk ballad flow):
Bass ↓ – Strum ↓↑ – Bass ↓ – Strum ↑↓↑
Emphasize the bass note (root of each chord: G, F, or C).
Lightly brush the top strings — don’t overplay.
🎶 3. FINGERSTYLE GUITAR TAB
(First verse + first chorus)
Right-hand pattern (per measure):
Bass → G → B → high E → B → G
Thumb = E/A/D strings
Index = G string
Middle = B string
Ring = high E string
FIRST VERSE TAB
Lyrics:
(G) I can hear a (F) lonely minstrel
(C) On a crowded (G) street
(G) No one stands to (F) listen
They just (C) turn and look dis(G)creet
G
e|--------3-------------3-------------|
B|------0---0---------0---0-----------|
G|----0-------0-----0-------0---------|
D|--0-----------0---------------------|
A|------------------------------------|
E|3-----------------3-----------------|
F (barre or easy Fmaj7: 1x3210)
e|--------0-------------0-------------|
B|------1---1---------1---1-----------|
G|----2-------2-----2-------2---------|
D|--3-----------3---------------------|
A|3-----------------3-----------------|
E|------------------------------------|
C
e|--------0-------------0-------------|
B|------1---1---------1---1-----------|
G|----0-------0-----0-------0---------|
D|--2-----------2---------------------|
A|3-----------------3-----------------|
E|------------------------------------|
(Repeat this fingerpicking flow for each chord change in the verse.)
CHORUS TAB
Lyrics:
We (G) walk away, (F) talk away
(C) Looking for someone to (G) blame
(G) Feeling fine, (F) singing a line
(C) I can see no other (G) way
(F) (C) Don’t walk a (G) way
(F) (C) Don’t walk a (G) way
Use the same fingerpicking style — but play a little stronger and let the notes ring.
💡 Playing Tips
For a warm tone, pluck with the flesh of your fingertips or use a felt pick.
In the verses, mute the bass lightly with your palm for intimacy.
In the chorus, lift the palm and let the strings ring freely.
On “Don’t walk away,” play arpeggios slower — give space for emotion.
✅ A fingerstyle guitar tab for the first verse + chorus
✅ Notes on dynamics and feel
🎵 1. Chords (in G Major)
You’ve already set them perfectly:
Verse:
(G) I can hear a (F) lonely minstrel
(C) On a crowded (G) street
(G) No one stands to (F) listen
They just (C) turn and look dis(G)creet
(G) See him with his (F) head held high
The (C) music starts to (G) flow
(G) He can hear a (F) distant cry
(C) Reaching out to (G) know
Chorus:
We (G) walk away, (F) talk away
(C) Looking for someone to (G) blame
(G) Feeling fine, (F) singing a line
(C) I can see no other (G) way
(F) (C) Don’t walk a (G) way
(F) (C) Don’t walk a (G) way
🎸 2. STRUMMING PATTERN
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: ~85–90 BPM (steady and emotional)
➤ Recommended Pattern:
↓ ↓↑ ↑↓↑
Count: 1 2& &4&
This works throughout.
For verses, play it softly, focusing on the bass note first each bar.
For the chorus, open up the strumming — more volume and sustain.
Alternate (folk ballad flow):
Bass ↓ – Strum ↓↑ – Bass ↓ – Strum ↑↓↑
Emphasize the bass note (root of each chord: G, F, or C).
Lightly brush the top strings — don’t overplay.
🎶 3. FINGERSTYLE GUITAR TAB
(First verse + first chorus)
Right-hand pattern (per measure):
Bass → G → B → high E → B → G
Thumb = E/A/D strings
Index = G string
Middle = B string
Ring = high E string
FIRST VERSE TAB
Lyrics:
(G) I can hear a (F) lonely minstrel
(C) On a crowded (G) street
(G) No one stands to (F) listen
They just (C) turn and look dis(G)creet
G
e|--------3-------------3-------------|
B|------0---0---------0---0-----------|
G|----0-------0-----0-------0---------|
D|--0-----------0---------------------|
A|------------------------------------|
E|3-----------------3-----------------|
F (barre or easy Fmaj7: 1x3210)
e|--------0-------------0-------------|
B|------1---1---------1---1-----------|
G|----2-------2-----2-------2---------|
D|--3-----------3---------------------|
A|3-----------------3-----------------|
E|------------------------------------|
C
e|--------0-------------0-------------|
B|------1---1---------1---1-----------|
G|----0-------0-----0-------0---------|
D|--2-----------2---------------------|
A|3-----------------3-----------------|
E|------------------------------------|
(Repeat this fingerpicking flow for each chord change in the verse.)
CHORUS TAB
Lyrics:
We (G) walk away, (F) talk away
(C) Looking for someone to (G) blame
(G) Feeling fine, (F) singing a line
(C) I can see no other (G) way
(F) (C) Don’t walk a (G) way
(F) (C) Don’t walk a (G) way
Use the same fingerpicking style — but play a little stronger and let the notes ring.
💡 Playing Tips
For a warm tone, pluck with the flesh of your fingertips or use a felt pick.
In the verses, mute the bass lightly with your palm for intimacy.
In the chorus, lift the palm and let the strings ring freely.
On “Don’t walk away,” play arpeggios slower — give space for emotion.
Chords in the key of D
(D)I can hear a (C)lonely minstrel
(G)On a crowded (D)street –C-G
(D)No one stands to (C)listen
They just (G)turn and look dis(D)creet –C-G
(D)See him with his (C)head held high
The (G)music starts to (D)flow –C-G
(D)He can hear a (C)distant cry
(G)Reaching out to (D)know
Chorus 1
We (D)walk away, (C)talk away
(G)Looking for someone to (D)blame
(D)Feeling fine, (C)singing a line
(G)I can see no other (D)way
(C) (G) Don’t walk a(D)way -C-G
(C) (G) Don’t walk a(D)way -C-G
(D)The artist on the (C)pavement
Has a (G)burning wish in(D)side –C-G
(D)I can hear the (C)echo linger
(G)She must be de(D)nied –C-G
(D)Yet beneath her (C)ragged feet
Lies a (G)mirror of their (D)live –C-G
(D)She can smile as (C)they pass by
A (G)fool to the (D)eye
Repeat Chorus 1
Instrumental Bridge
Chorus 2
(D)Walk away, (C)talk away
(G)Looking for someone to (D)blame
(D)Feeling fine, (C)singing a line
(G)I can see no other (D)way
(D)I can hear a (C)lonely minstrel
(G)On a crowded (D)street –C-G
(D)No one stands to (C)listen
They just (G)turn and look dis(D)creet –C-G
(D)See him with his (C)head held high
The (G)music starts to (D)flow –C-G
(D)He can hear a (C)distant cry
(G)Reaching out to (D)know
Chorus 1
We (D)walk away, (C)talk away
(G)Looking for someone to (D)blame
(D)Feeling fine, (C)singing a line
(G)I can see no other (D)way
(C) (G) Don’t walk a(D)way -C-G
(C) (G) Don’t walk a(D)way -C-G
(D)The artist on the (C)pavement
Has a (G)burning wish in(D)side –C-G
(D)I can hear the (C)echo linger
(G)She must be de(D)nied –C-G
(D)Yet beneath her (C)ragged feet
Lies a (G)mirror of their (D)live –C-G
(D)She can smile as (C)they pass by
A (G)fool to the (D)eye
Repeat Chorus 1
Instrumental Bridge
Chorus 2
(D)Walk away, (C)talk away
(G)Looking for someone to (D)blame
(D)Feeling fine, (C)singing a line
(G)I can see no other (D)way
Walk away song lyrics [2]
I saw you standing there, with tears in your eyes
You said you couldn't take it, all these broken ties
You're tired of the games, and the constant lies
You just wanna break free, spread your wings and fly
Chorus:
Sometimes it's hard, but you gotta be strong
When love turns into pain, you know it's wrong
So go ahead and walk away, leave it all behind
It's time to find yourself, and leave the past behind
Verse 2:
We used to be so close, our love was like a flame
But now it's just a memory, and it's not the same
You said you'd always be there, through thick and thin
But now I see it clearly, it was just a sin
Chorus:
Sometimes it's hard, but you gotta be strong
When love turns into pain, you know it's wrong
So go ahead and walk away, leave it all behind
It's time to find yourself, and leave the past behind
Bridge:
I know it's not easy, to start over again
But trust me when I say, you'll find love in the end
Just keep walking, and don't look back
You'll find your way, on a new and better track
Chorus:
Sometimes it's hard, but you gotta be strong
When love turns into pain, you know it's wrong
So go ahead and walk away, leave it all behind
It's time to find yourself, and leave the past behind
Outro:
So go ahead and walk away, don't be afraid
You'll find your strength, in the choice you've made
And one day you'll look back, and see it was all okay
Because sometimes the best thing to do, is to just walk away.
I saw you standing there, with tears in your eyes
You said you couldn't take it, all these broken ties
You're tired of the games, and the constant lies
You just wanna break free, spread your wings and fly
Chorus:
Sometimes it's hard, but you gotta be strong
When love turns into pain, you know it's wrong
So go ahead and walk away, leave it all behind
It's time to find yourself, and leave the past behind
Verse 2:
We used to be so close, our love was like a flame
But now it's just a memory, and it's not the same
You said you'd always be there, through thick and thin
But now I see it clearly, it was just a sin
Chorus:
Sometimes it's hard, but you gotta be strong
When love turns into pain, you know it's wrong
So go ahead and walk away, leave it all behind
It's time to find yourself, and leave the past behind
Bridge:
I know it's not easy, to start over again
But trust me when I say, you'll find love in the end
Just keep walking, and don't look back
You'll find your way, on a new and better track
Chorus:
Sometimes it's hard, but you gotta be strong
When love turns into pain, you know it's wrong
So go ahead and walk away, leave it all behind
It's time to find yourself, and leave the past behind
Outro:
So go ahead and walk away, don't be afraid
You'll find your strength, in the choice you've made
And one day you'll look back, and see it was all okay
Because sometimes the best thing to do, is to just walk away.
