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Willy

Joni Mitchell

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

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
G   C  D

Verse 1
G  Willy Is My CChild, He Is My DFather
G  I Would Be His CLady All My CLifeBm    Am​
He Says He'd Am7Love To Live With DMe
But For An GAncient InjuCry
That BmHas Not AmHealed
He Said I DFeel Once Again
Like I D7Gave My Heart Too EmSoon
He Stood DLooking Through The Lace
At The D7Face On The Conquered EmMoon
And CCounting All The BmCars Up The AmHill
And The Am7Stars On My DWindow Sill
There Are CStill More Cmaj7Reasons Why
I GLove Him  C    D​

Verse 2
G  Willy Is My CJoy, He Is My DSorrow Dsus2       D​
G  Now He Wants To CRun Away And CHideBm    Am​
He Says Our Am7Love Cannot Be DReal
He Cannot GHear The Chapel's CPealing BmSilver AmBells
But You Know It's Hard To DTell
When You're In The D7Spell If It's Wrong Or If It's EmReal
But You're Bound To DLose
If You Let The D7Blues Get You Scared To EmFeel
And I CFeel BmLike I'm AmJust Being Born
Like A Am7Shiny Light Breaking DIn A Storm
There Are CSo Many Cmaj7Reasons Why I GLove Him  C    D​

Outro
GWilly Is My CChild, He Is My DFather  Dsus2       D    Dsus2       D​
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Willy?

The chords for Willy are: G, C, D, Bm, Am, Am7, D7, Em, Cmaj7, Dsus2

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: G, C, D, Bm, Am, Am7, D7, Em, Cmaj7, Dsus2

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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