Walk on By

written by Burt Bacharach (music) and Hal David (lyrics)

If you see me walkin' down the street
And I start to cry each time we meet
Walk on by... walk on by

Make believe that you don't see the tears
Just let me grieve
In private 'cause each time I see you
I break down and cry

Oh walk on by (Don't stop)

I just can't get over losin' you
And so if I seem broken and blue
Walk on by... walk on by

Foolish pride, that's all that I have left
So let me hide
The tears and the sadness you gave me
When you said goodbye

Oh walk on by (Don't stop)

About the Music

Walk On By is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David for singer Dionne Warwick in 1963. Warwick's recording of the song peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Cash Box Rhythm and Blues Chart In June 1964 and was nominated for a 1965 Grammy Award for the Best Rhythm and Blues Recording.

The song also reached the top 10 in a run on Billboard's easy listening survey. The song was ranked number 51 on the Rolling Stone list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

My arrangement features vocals and the trombone.