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Walk On By

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Walk On By
Am7If you see me walking down the street
And DI start to Am7cry, eDach time we Am7meet
DWalk on Gm7by WAm7alk on Gm7by
Am7Make believe
That Dm7you don't see the tears
Just Am7let me grieve in pGm7rivate
Cause each time I sCee you I break down anFmaj7d cry
Gm7walk on by donFmaj7’t stop
Walk on Fmaj7by (dGm7on’t stop)
walk on Fmaj7by
Am7I just can't get over losing you
DAnd if I Am7seem Dbroken in Am7two
DWalk on bGm7y Am7Walk on Gm7by
Am7Foolish pride,
That's Dm7all I have left so Am7let me hide
Gm7The tears and the sadness you gCave me
when you said gFmaj7oodbyeGm7  
wGm7alk on by don’Fmaj7t stop
Gm7walk on by donFmaj7’t stop
Gm7walk on by donFmaj7’t stop
So Walk oFmaj7n by
Am7/Am7 D/Am7 D/Am7 D/Am7 D
Am7Walk on bGm7y Am7Walk on G7by
Am7Foolish pride
That's aDm7ll I have left so Am7let me hide
TGm7he tears and the sadness You gaCve me
when you said goFmaj7odbyeGm7  
Gm7Walk on by don’t Fmaj7stop
Fmaj7So Walk on by Gm7  
Gm7 Fmaj7
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The story behind the song

"Walk On By" captures the ache of seeing an old love and desperately wanting to avoid the pain of a direct encounter. The lyrics express a plea to "make believe" and "walk on by," pretending not to see each other to spare the singer from a renewed heartbreak. Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, this song became a signature hit for Dionne Warwick in 1964, showcasing her ability to convey deep emotion. At its heart, it's a poignant portrayal of trying to protect oneself from the ghost of a past relationship.

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