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Walk Away Renee

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Walk Away Renee - Left Banke
[Intro]
C  Em/B  Am7  G
[Verse 1]
AGnd when I see the D/F#sign that points "One D/FWay"C  
TCmhe lot we used Em/Bto pass by every dCayEm7/B  Am7  G  A7  
[Chorus 1]
GJust walk away, EmRenee
You won't Csee me follow you back GhomeD  
TGhe empty sidewalkEms on my  block are not Cthe sameEm7/B  
YCou're not Em7/Bto blameAm7  G  
[Verse 2]
From deep Ginside the tears D/F#that, I'm forced to cryD/F  C  
From deep Cminside the paiEm/Bn that   I chose to ChideEm7/B  Am7  G  A7  
[Chorus 2]
 GJust walk away, EmRenee
You Cwon't see me follow you back GhomeD  
NoGw as the rain beaEmts down  upon my weary CeyesEm7/B  
FoCr me it crEm7/BiesAm7  G  
[Lead]
Em    Em7   A7  C   G  C  A7
[Chorus 2]
JGust walk away, REmenee
You wCon't see me follow you back hGomeD  
GNow as the rain bEmeats down  upon my weaCry eyesEm7/B  
FCor me it cEm7/BriesAm7  G  
[Verse 3]
Your nGame and mine insiD/F#de a heart upon a wallD/F  C  
Still Cmfind a way to Em/Bhaunt me though theyC're sEm7/Bo smallAm7  G  A  
[Chorus 1]
JGust walk away, REmenee
 CYou won't see me follow you Gback homeD  
GThe empty sidewalEmks on my  block are noCt the sameEm7/B  
YoCu're not tEm7/Bo blameAm7  G  

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The story behind the song

This song captures the ache of unrequited love, born from songwriter Michael Brown's deep affection for Renée Fladen, the girlfriend of his bandmate. It paints a picture of a beautiful, free-spirited blonde who captivated him, leaving him with tears that "still find a way to haunt me." Released in 1966 by the Left Banke, with Steve Martin Caro on lead vocals, the track became a signature example of baroque pop, known for its lush string arrangements. Playing it, you feel the bittersweet longing for someone you can't have, a one-way path where you can't follow them home.

AI-written from these sources:Walk Away Renée — Wikipedia ↗The Left Banke — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Walk Away Renee

Walk Away Renee

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Walk Away Renee

by The Left Banke

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Em/B

Am7

D/F#

D/F

Em7/B

Em7

Walk Away Renee - Left Banke

[Intro]

C Em/B Am7 G

[Verse 1]

G D/F# D/F C

And when I see the sign that points "One Way"

Cm Em/B C Em7/B Am7 G A7

The lot we used to pass by every day

[Chorus 1]

G Em

Just walk away, Renee

C G D

You won't see me follow you back home

G Em C Em7/B

The empty sidewalks on my block are not the same

C Em7/B Am7 G

You're not to blame

[Verse 2]

G D/F# D/F C

From deep inside the tears that, I'm forced to cry

Cm Em/B C Em7/B Am7 G A7

From deep inside the pain that I chose to hide

[Chorus 2]

G Em

Just walk away, Renee

C G D

You won't see me follow you back home

G Em C Em7/B

Now as the rain beats down upon my weary eyes

C Em7/B Am7 G

For me it cries

[Lead]

Em Em7 A7 C G C A7

[Chorus 2]

G Em

Just walk away, Renee

C G D

You won't see me follow you back home

G Em C Em7/B

Now as the rain beats down upon my weary eyes

C Em7/B Am7 G

For me it cries

[Verse 3]

G D/F# D/F C

Your name and mine inside a heart upon a wall

Cm Em/B C Em7/B Am7 G A

Still find a way to haunt me though they're so small

[Chorus 1]

G Em

Just walk away, Renee

C G D

You won't see me follow you back home

G Em C Em7/B

The empty sidewalks on my block are not the same

C Em7/B Am7 G

You're not to blame

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