Willing And Able Chords – Noah Kahan

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Key: G# · Capo: 1st Fret · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Em, D, C, Csus2, G, G/F#, Emadd9, Bm, D/F# · Strumming: D - UDU
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[Intro]

Em  D  C Csus2  C Csus2

Em  D  C Csus2  C Csus2

[Verse 1]

Em                           D
Oh, when the weight left the room
                    C       Csus2  C Csus2
Did you take a deep breath?
Em                         D
I stole the beer and drove home
                   C    Csus2  C Csus2
There was only one left
      Em
And I wrestle the feelin'
       D                        C Csus2  C Csus2
You're still thinking about that
Em                  D
 Wide awake in your room
             C         Csus2  C Csus2
Just seeing about that

[Pre-Chorus]

     D         Em              C
When I make my flight, I'm the devil
         D          Em             C
But when I stay the night, then we drink
       D           Em
And we stay up and fight
          C
about the childhood lie
        D            Em         C
That we both had the courage to leave

[Chorus]

D                 C
  I'm willing and able
             G                     G/F#
If you wanna kick this rock around
                Em                Emadd9
If you've got a bone to pick with me
Em
  If you've got a flag,
Bm
plant it in the ground
                       C       D/F#
Oh I'll stay here 'til morning
           G
Oh, we can fight like we used to fight
G/F#                    Em              Emadd9
  Bony-limbed, red-faced, and teary-eyed
Em          Bm
  Under the glow of the TV light
                   Em
I'd be willing and able

[Interlude]

(Em) D  C Csus2  C Csus2

[Verse 2]

Em                   D
Look at you leaving again
                         C  Csus2  C Csus2
It's all you know how to do
    Em                         D
Go ahead, take the last of the drinks
                 C       Csus2  C Csus2
The world belongs to you
         Em
They all say you're a light
      D               C Csus2  C Csus2
All I see is a shadow
         Em                   D
And I'll see you again in six months
                   C         Csus2  C Csus2
When you need your next song

[Pre-Chorus]

          D          Em          C
'Cause if I call you out, I'm an a**hole
    D          Em           C
But I tell the truth when I drink
    D                Em
So, come home, let's fight
          C
about the childhood lie
         D             Em        C
We don’t care what the other one thinks

[Chorus]

D                 C
  I'm willing and able
             G                     G/F#
If you wanna kick this rock around
                Em                Emadd9
If you've got a bone to pick with me
Em
  If you've got a flag,
Bm
plant it in the ground
                       C       D/F#
Oh I'll stay here 'til morning
           G
Oh, we can fight like we used to fight
G/F#                    Em              Emadd9
  Bony-limbed, red-faced, and teary-eyed
Em          Bm
  Under the glow of the TV light
                    C       D/F#
Oh I wish you could know me

[Post-Chorus]

                   G
And I wish I could know you
          G/F#
much more sometimes
                Em              Emadd9
Wish I could do nothing with you
Em           Bm
  Sit in the yard while the day dies
                    C     D/F#
Leave it all on the table
                G
And I’ll say, I love you,
            G/F#
and mean it this time
                  Em              Emadd9
Say I'm sorry for everything else
Em              Bm
  If we found a way to the other side
                   C    D/F#
I'd be willing and able

[Outro]

                   G    G/F#
I'd be willing and able
                   Em   Emadd9
I'd be willing and able
       Em          Bm
I'd be willing and able
                   C    D/F#
I'd be willing and able
                   G    G/F#
I'd be willing and able
                   Em   Emadd9
I'd be willing and able
       Em          Bm
I'd be willing and able
                      C*
If you're willing, I'm able
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Q: What is the primary key of Willing And Able?

The song is played in the key of G# Major.

Q: Do I need a capo to play Willing And Able?

Yes, you will need a Capo on the 1st Fret to play along with the original recording while using standard open chord shapes.

Q: Are there any difficult barre chords in this song?

Yes, the song requires you to play a Bm barre chord. Aside from that, it uses intermediate open shapes and slash chords like G/F# and D/F#.

Q: How do you play Emadd9?

To play the open Emadd9 chord, leave the low E, G, B, and high E strings open. Place your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string and your pinky or ring finger on the 4th fret of the D string.

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ℹ️ About This Song

“Willing And Able” is a reflective, emotional folk-pop song by Noah Kahan. The song relies heavily on open chords and transitions, played with a capo on the 1st Fret to match the original key of G#. The beautiful interplay between chords like Emadd9, G/F#, and D/F# gives the progression its signature nostalgic feel.

Track Info

Chords Info

  • Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
  • Key: G#
  • Capo: 1st Fret
  • Chords: Em, D, C, Csus2, G, G/F#, Emadd9, Bm, D/F#
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Suggested Strumming: D – UDU
    D = Down Stroke, U = Upstroke
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