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Taking A Walk

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Tuning: Standard
Intro:
G  Bm  C  D
G  Bm  C  D
G  Bm  C  D
G  Bm  C  D
GA man came to Bmour houseC  
I believe it Dwas yesterGdayBm  C  D  
GI would have invited him Bmin C  
But I Ddidn't have a lot to GsayBm  C  D  
BHis anticipation of me Emopening the door
BOutweighed my apprehension as it Emnever had before
And Bdrove my concentration right Emthrough that hardwood floor
C       D
Oo-oo A-ha
I'm taking a GwalkBm  C  D  
I'm going outGsideBm  C  D  
I'm taking a GwalkBm  C  D  
I'm just getting GbyBm  C  D  
GThere's a girl in the Bmwhite houseC  
I don't Deven know her GnameBm  C  D  
GHer disheveled BmappearanceC  
DSpeaks volumes of GshamBmeC  D  
BIt's an embarrassing situation but a Emsituation just the same
BThe way she walks on others and Emnever takes the blame
BUpsets my constitution beEmyond its mortal frame
C       D
Oo-oo A-ha
I'm taking a GwalkBm  C  D  
I'm going outGsideBm  C  D  
I'm watching the GbirdBmsC  D  
I'm just getting GbyBm  C  D  
G   Bm   C   D
G   Bm   C   D
G   Bm   C   D
G   Bm   C   D
B        Em
B        Em
B        Em
C        D
GFound a card in the BmpocketC  
Of my Dworn out overGallsBm  C  D  
GFrom a girl in Cedar BmRapidsC  
Now Dresiding in Idaho GFallBmsC  D  
BI wish you could have been there when Emshe opened up the door
BAnd looked me in the face like she Emnever did before
BI felt about as welcome as a EmWal-Mart Superstore
C0o-oo - a-Dha
I'm taking a GwalkBm  C  D  
I'm going outGsideBm  C  D  
I'm taking a GwalkBm  C  D  
I don't need a GrideBm  C  D  
I'm watching the GbirdBmsC  D  
Flying so GhighBm  C  D  

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The story behind the song

This song is a quintessential piece from an artist celebrated for his unique blend of humor, social commentary, and heartfelt storytelling. It emerges from a body of work that often explores the everyday realities of life with a keen, observant eye. Playing this song means stepping into the world of a songwriter known for crafting narratives that resonate with both wit and warmth. It's a journey into the kind of songwriting that finds profound meaning in simple observations.

AI-written from these sources:John Prine — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Taking A Walk

by John Prine

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

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Tuning: Standard

Intro:

G Bm C D

G Bm C

A man came to our house

D G Bm C D

I believe it was yesterday

G Bm C

I would have invited him in

D G Bm C D

But I didn't have a lot to say

B Em

His anticipation of me opening the door

B Em

Outweighed my apprehension as it never had before

B Em

And drove my concentration right through that hardwood floor

C D

Oo-oo -ha

G Bm C D

I'm taking a walk

G Bm C D

I'm going outside

G Bm C D

I'm taking a walk

G Bm C D

I'm just getting by

G Bm C

There's a girl in the white house

D G Bm C D

I don't even know her name

G Bm C

Her disheveled appearance

D G Bm C D

Speaks volumes of shame

B Em

It's an embarrassing situation but a situation just the same

B Em

The way she walks on others and never takes the blame

B Em

Upsets my constitution beyond its mortal frame

C D

Oo-oo -ha

G Bm C D

I'm taking a walk

G Bm C D

I'm going outside

G Bm C D

I'm watching the birds

G Bm C D

I'm just getting by

G Bm C D

B Em

C D

G Bm C

Found a card in the pocket

D G Bm C D

Of my worn out overalls

G Bm C

From a girl in Cedar Rapids

D G Bm C D

Now residing in Idaho Falls

B Em

I wish you could have been there when she opened up the door

B Em

And looked me in the face like she never did before

B Em

I felt about as welcome as a Wal-Mart Superstore

C D

0o-oo - a-ha

G Bm C D

I'm taking a walk

G Bm C D

I'm going outside

G Bm C D

I'm taking a walk

G Bm C D

I don't need a ride

G Bm C D

I'm watching the birds

G Bm C D

Flying so high

About Taking A Walk Chords by John Prine

Learn how to play Taking A Walk by John Prine with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Taking A Walk chords”, “Taking A Walk guitar chords”, or “John Prine Taking A Walk chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Taking A Walk chords and for experienced players who want accurate Taking A Walk lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Bm, C, D, A, B.

FAQ — Taking A Walk by John Prine

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Is "Taking A Walk" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Taking A Walk" in?

The chords for "Taking A Walk" show the original chord names (including G, Bm, C, D, A, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.