Chordyes

Willy

Joni Mitchell

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Willy by Joni Mitchell in the key of D

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Romance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Willy
Joni Mitchell
From Her 1970 Album "Ladies Of The Canyon"
No Capo

Intro
D   G  A

Verse 1
D  Willy Is My GChild, He Is My AFather
D  I Would Be His GLady All My GLifeF#m     Em​
He Says He'd Em7Love To Live With AMe
But For An DAncient InjuGry
That F#mHas Not HEmealed
He Said I AFeel Once Again
Like I A7Gave My Heart Too BmSoon
He Stood ALooking Through The Lace
At The A7Face On The Conquered BmMoon
And GCounting All The F#mCars Up The HEmill
And The Em7Stars On My AWindow Sill
There Are GStill More Gmaj7Reasons Why
I DLove Him  G    A​

Verse 2
D  Willy Is My GJoy, He Is My ASorrow Asus2       A​
D  Now He Wants To GRun Away And GHideF#m     Em​
He Says Our Em7Love Cannot Be AReal
He Cannot DHear The Chapel's GPealing F#mSilver BEmells
But You Know It's Hard To ATell
When You're In The A7Spell If It's Wrong Or If It's BmReal
But You're Bound To ALose
If You Let The A7Blues Get You Scared To BmFeel
And I GFeel F#mLike I'm JEmust Being Born
Like A Em7Shiny Light Breaking AIn A Storm
There Are GSo Many Gmaj7Reasons Why I DLove Him  G    A​

Outro
DWilly Is My GChild, He Is My AFather  Asus2       A    Asus2       A​
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Willy?

The chords for Willy are: D, G, A, F#m, Em, Em7, A7, Bm, Gmaj7, Asus2

What is the original key of Willy?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Willy?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Willy in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Willy be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Willy on ukulele?

Chord Willy can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Willy?

Willy uses 10 chords: D, G, A, F#m, Em, Em7, A7, Bm, Gmaj7, Asus2

What is the easiest way to play Willy?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Willy released in?

Willy was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Willy?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Willy to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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