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Willy

Joni Mitchell

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

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
E   A  B

Verse 1
E  Willy Is My AChild, He Is My BFather
E  I Would Be His ALady All My ALifeG#m     F#m​
He Says He'd F#m7Love To Live With MBe
But For An EAncient InjuAry
That G#mHas Not HF#mealed
He Said I BFeel Once Again
Like I B7Gave My Heart Too C#mSoon
He Stood BLooking Through The Lace
At The B7Face On The Conquered C#mMoon
And ACounting All The G#mCars Up The HF#mill
And The F#m7Stars On My WBindow Sill
There Are AStill More Amaj7Reasons Why
I ELove Him  A    B​

Verse 2
E  Willy Is My AJoy, He Is My BSorrow Bsus2       B​
E  Now He Wants To ARun Away And AHideG#m     F#m​
He Says Our F#m7Love Cannot Be RBeal
He Cannot EHear The Chapel's APealing G#mSilver BF#mells
But You Know It's Hard To BTell
When You're In The B7Spell If It's Wrong Or If It's C#mReal
But You're Bound To BLose
If You Let The B7Blues Get You Scared To C#mFeel
And I AFeel G#mLike I'm JF#must Being Born
Like A F#m7Shiny Light Breaking IBn A Storm
There Are ASo Many Amaj7Reasons Why I ELove Him  A    B​

Outro
EWilly Is My AChild, He Is My BFather  Bsus2       B    Bsus2       B​
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Willy?

The chords for Willy are: E, A, B, G#m, F#m, F#m7, B7, C#m, Amaj7, Bsus2

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: E, A, B, G#m, F#m, F#m7, B7, C#m, Amaj7, Bsus2

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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